THE APPLICATION OF CORPUS TECHNOLOGIES IN LINGUISTICS
Keywords:
corpus linguistics; digital technologies; language analysis; lexicography; discourse studies; translation; language teaching; empirical research; linguistic data; applied linguisticsAbstract
The advancement of digital technologies has significantly transformed linguistic research,
giving rise to corpus linguistics as one of the most effective methodologies for analyzing language
data. Corpus technologies provide systematic tools for collecting, processing, and interpreting large
amounts of authentic texts, enabling researchers to uncover patterns of lexical, grammatical, and
discourse usage. Unlike traditional approaches, corpus-based methods allow for evidence-driven
analysis, where linguistic hypotheses can be tested against extensive datasets. This paper discusses the
main applications of corpus technologies in linguistics, including lexicography, language teaching,
discourse analysis, and translation studies. Particular attention is given to how corpora enhance
empirical accuracy, support quantitative analysis, and foster interdisciplinary research. By integrating
corpus tools, linguists can achieve a deeper understanding of language variation, frequency
phenomena, and communicative practices in real-world contexts.
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