DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH-UKRAINIAN ECONOMIC LEXICOGRAPHY: ANALYSIS OF ACHIEVEMENTS, PRINCIPLES OF COMPILATION, AND PROSPECTS FOR IMPROVING TRANSLATION DICTIONARIES

Abstract

The article is dedicated to a comprehensive analysis of approaches to compiling bilingual dictionaries of economic terms, their structure, content, and significance for the development of Ukrainian economic lexicography. The study focuses on theoretical and practical aspects of organizing the micro- and macrostructure of dictionaries, which provide users with effective tools for understanding and translating economic terms. The evolution of Ukrainian economic lexicography is examined through the lens of key stages, starting from the first attempts to compile terminological guides during the Soviet period to the contemporary achievements following Ukraine's independence. The author conducts a thorough analysis of research and contributions in the field of English-Ukrainian economic lexicography. Special attention is given to the works of researchers such as I. Anikeienko, who first combined thematic and alphabetical approaches to organizing a bilingual economic dictionary, and A. Shymkiv, who created a specialized Anglo-Ukrainian economic dictionary that became a tool not only for translation but also for harmonizing terminology within Ukrainian economic science. The article also examines the principles underlying the compilation of bilingual dictionaries, particularly descriptive and functional approaches, the organization of terms by thematic categories, and the necessity of cultural adaptation of terms in the context of interlingual translation. The author also discusses contemporary trends in lexicography, emphasizing the importance of the dictionary’s microstructure, particularly the clarity and non-circularity of definitions, as well as the functionality of examples that illustrate the correct use of terms. Attention is drawn to the need to improve dictionary compilation methods, particularly with respect to integrating new terms, adapting to the changing economic context, and addressing the needs of users. Special attention is paid to the prospects for further development of Ukrainian economic lexicography, specifically the need for lexicographical stratification of economic terms according to micro- and macro-spheres, taking into account the challenges of modern globalization, technological changes, and the need to update dictionaries to more accurately reflect new economic realities.