Document glossary

Glossary

A conditional section, the glossary is a list of terms defined and explained to facilitate a reader’s comprehension of the report when numerous terms requiring definition are used.

The glossary is part of the back matter, and glossary terms may also be defined at their first mention. Glossary terms are arranged in alphabetical order with each on a separate line followed by its definition. The glossary section, titled “Glossary,” begins on a new page in print publications. Some organizations may include this section as part of the front matter to ensure that the reader is quickly aware of its existence.