A "thesaurus" is a tool or resource that contains a collection of synonyms and related terms for words or phrases. It is used to expand the variety of expression and to help users find the appropriate words or phrases to accurately convey their thoughts or ideas.
Typical functions of software in the area of "thesaurus" could include:
Display synonyms: Display of synonyms or similar terms for a selected word or phrase.
Display antonyms: Display of antonyms or opposites for a selected word or phrase.
Display associations: Display of associated terms or concepts related to the selected word or phrase.
Meaning explanations: Explanation of the meaning or usage of the selected word or phrase.
Categorization: Grouping of words or phrases into thematic or semantic categories.
Suggestions while writing: Automatic suggestions of synonyms or related terms while writing to improve word choice.
Multilinguality: Support for various languages and display of synonyms in multiple languages.
Custom lists: Ability for users to create and manage their own lists of preferred synonyms or phrases.