Rapid Word Collection Software

The Combine is an easy-to-use tool designed for Rapid Word Collection (RWC), an innovative method for creating bilingual dictionaries. This powerful software brings together native speakers from language communities to gather comprehensive lists of words based on semantic domains. By facilitating the systematic collection of words, translations, audio recordings, and notes, The Combine ensures that a language’s richness is preserved for future generations.

With The Combine, you can seamlessly organize and edit collected words before exporting the data for further use in tools like FieldWorks Language Explorer (FLEx). This makes The Combine an invaluable resource for anyone involved in language development, local-language education, and linguistic/cultural preservation.

Key Features

Improved Word Gathering

The Combine simplifies the process of Rapid Word Collection, enabling native speakers to efficiently contribute words across various semantic domains. It supports the capture of translations, audio recordings, and detailed notes, providing for clear documentation of each word’s form and meaning.

Integrated Data Cleanup

Organize and edit gathered words within The Combine. Its primary data cleanup tools are:

  • Review Entries, for sorting, filtering, and editing all words;
  • Merge Duplicates, for identifying and easily merging duplicate words;
  • Create Character Inventory, for reviewing and cataloging the orthography of the target language.

Easy Data Migration

After you organize and refine your word collection, then easily export your data for use in specialized linguistic tools like FLEx.

The RWC Method

Learn more about the Rapid Word Collection method!

Start Using The Combine

Experience the ease and efficiency of The Combine as a web app, available without a separate download. If you require offline capabilities, please contact us to explore your options. Unlock the potential of Rapid Word Collection and contribute to the flourishing of languages with The Combine.

Use The Combine

Support

Documentation

Instructions and documentation for using The Combine are available on The Combine’s documentation page.

Webinar

Check out the September 2023 webinar Rapid Word Collection using the Combine for more info about RWC (20 minutes) and The Combine (25 minutes), followed by Q&A (25 minutes).

Help and Feedback

To ask questions, submit feedback, or report a problem, please post in SIL’s Language Software Community.

Or create a new issue on our GitHub page:

Contact

If you have other questions/feedback about using The Combine, please contact us.