LEXICOGRAPHIC CHALLENGES IN COMPILING BILINGUAL ENGLISH-UZBEK DICTONARY OF TRADE TERMINOLOGY

Abstract

The study examines the theoretical and practical problems of compiling a bilingual English-Uzbek dictionary of trade terminology. Trade terms, due to their international nature, rapid renewal, and polysemy, present significant challenges for lexicographers. In English and Uzbek, many trade-related lexical units either lack direct equivalents or demonstrate multiple translations depending on context, which complicates the task of ensuring accuracy and consistency. The research aims to identify these problems, analyze the principles  of equivalence and  non-equivalence,  and propose practical solutions for bilingual lexicography. Particular attention is given to the semantic, stylistic,  and  pragmatic  aspects  of  trade  lexicon,  as  well  as to  methodological approaches  such  as  corpus-based  analysis,  contextual  usage,  and  systematic classification.  By  drawing  on  both  international  lexicographic  theory  and  the contributions of Uzbek linguists, the article highlights the necessity of developing specialized bilingual dictionaries that support professional communication, economic research, and cross-cultural exchange. The findings contribute to the broader field of lexicography by offering insights into how linguistic and cultural factors shape there presentation of specialized terminology across languages.