Lexical-Semantic Fields of Accounting Terms in English Professional Language
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- Authors
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Dilnoza Yuldasheva Bekmurodovna
Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service, Head of the Department of Uzbek Language and Literature, Assosiate Professor -
Ergashev Shohzodbek
Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service
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- Keywords:
- lexical-semantic field, accounting terminology, professional language
- Abstract
- This article is devoted to the comprehensive analysis of lexical-semantic fields of accounting terms within the English professional language. The study examines accounting terminology as a structured and systematic lexical domain that reflects the conceptual framework of financial and economic activities. Particular attention is paid to the semantic organization of accounting terms, their classification, interrelations, and functional roles in professional communication. The research is based on the assumption that accounting terminology does not exist as isolated lexical units, but rather as interconnected semantic fields that collectively represent the professional worldview of accounting specialists. The article analyzes key lexical-semantic fields such as assets, liabilities, equity, income, expenses, financial reporting, auditing, and taxation. Each field is examined in terms of its core and peripheral elements, semantic hierarchies, synonymic and antonymic relations, and contextual variability. The study also explores the processes of term formation, semantic extension, and specialization, highlighting how general English words acquire specific professional meanings within accounting discourse. Special emphasis is placed on polysemy and homonymy in accounting terminology, which may cause ambiguity in professional communication if not properly contextualized. Methodologically, the research employs lexical-semantic analysis, componential analysis, and contextual analysis of authentic accounting texts, including financial statements, international accounting standards, textbooks, and professional reports. The findings demonstrate that the lexical-semantic fields of accounting terms are characterized by high levels of standardization and precision, while simultaneously remaining dynamic and responsive to economic, technological, and regulatory changes. The influence of globalization and international financial reporting standards on the unification and expansion of accounting terminology is also discussed. The article concludes that understanding the lexical-semantic structure of accounting terms is essential for effective professional communication, translation, and teaching of English for Specific Purposes (ESP), particularly in the field of accounting and finance. The results of the study may be useful for linguists, translators, ESP instructors, and accounting students, as well as for professionals engaged in international financial activities. The research contributes to the development of terminological studies and professional linguistics by providing a systematic approach to the analysis of accounting vocabulary in the English language.
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