While the English language has its own dictionary, a great many words and terms are not contained in the average dictionary due to being only used in certain contexts. The medical profession, for example, has its own dictionaries because the language is so specific to the medical profession. Similarly, slang is typically not seen in dictionaries, again, because it is only appropriate and
. necessary in certain venues---as well as some of it being deemed inappropriate for a respected institution to publish. However, you can find the Urban Dictionary and other sources online as a resource.Similarly, you can also find translation dictionaries online and in book form. There are plenty of English-German, English-Spanish, etc. dictionaries available for purchase at the local bookstore; words can also be looked up in online dictionaries.So it should come as no surprise that there are dictionaries also in the export and import business. Shipping terms can be looked up in online glossaries and also in book form.While terms like "authorization" do have some crossover with everyday language, terms like "tilt transport" would be unknown to someone outside of the trade. According to the Export Bureau's Manufacturer Export Dictionary, tilt transport is "road transport whereby the cargo area is protected against the elements by means of a tilt made of canvas or other pliable material."Those interested in understanding more terms used in the shipping industry can look at the Export Bureau's Manufacturer Export Dictionary online at http://www.exportbureau.com/trade_shipping_terms/dictionary.html. Some interested parties might prefer a real desktop reference, in which case the published book, Dictionary of Shipping Terms is available for purchase as well. It is currently in its 5th Edition.These resources are probably of most interest to those new to the export and import business as buyer and traders, or those going into the actual business of shipping itself.More reference links: http://www.exportbureau.com/trade_shipping_terms/dictionary.html http://www.informaprofessional.com/publications/books/Dictionary_of_Shipping_Terms
