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Technical1–3 hoursStarterFree

Make a ten-term glossary

Define ten key terms from the theme you’re most curious about, in one sentence each with an everyday example, then compare them with the site’s glossary.

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Why it matters

Vocabulary is the first barrier for newcomers. Writing definitions yourself is the fastest way through it, and the result helps the next person.

Output: A one-page glossary.

Steps

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  1. Choose your area

    5 min

    Pick one of the five themes.

  2. Collect ten terms

    20 min

    Skim a beginner reading or two and note the words you had to look up.

  3. Write your definitions

    30 min

    One sentence each, plus an everyday example. No definition may use another unexplained term.

  4. Compare and improve

    15 min

    Compare with this site’s glossary. Where is yours clearer? Where did you get it wrong?

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