A COMPARATIVE LEXICOGRAPHIC STUDY OF ABBREVIATIONS IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH

Abstract

This article investigates the lexicographic features of abbreviations in Uzbek and English through a comparative analysis of “O‘zbek tilining izohli lug‘ati” and Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. The study focuses on the ways abbreviations are represented, interpreted, and organized in both dictionaries from a lexicographic perspective. Particular attention is paid to semantic explanation, pronunciation, stylistic labeling, grammatical information, and usage examples. The research applies comparative, descriptive, and lexicographic analysis methods to examine abbreviation entries selected from both dictionaries. The findings demonstrate that English monolingual dictionaries provide more detailed lexicographic information, including phonetic transcription, contextual usage, and stylistic notes. In contrast, Uzbek explanatory dictionaries mainly emphasize semantic interpretation and official usage of abbreviations. The study also shows that English dictionaries actively include modern internet and technological abbreviations such as “FAQ” “LOL” and “ASAP” while Uzbek dictionaries primarily contain institutional and governmental abbreviations. Furthermore, the article highlights the importance of developing standardized lexicographic principles for abbreviations in Uzbek lexicography. The results of the study contribute to comparative lexicography and demonstrate the growing significance of abbreviations in modern linguistic communication.