Examination and manipulation of a body of text, often digital, for linguistic research or language learning purposes are common activities within this specific field. For example, a researcher might analyze a corpus of news articles to identify prevalent themes, or a language teacher might use a collection of student essays to pinpoint common grammatical errors.
Such analytical procedures provide valuable insights into language use, trends, and patterns. This, in turn, can inform various applications, including lexicography, language teaching methodology, and the development of natural language processing technologies. Historical analysis of textual collections reveals evolving linguistic norms and cultural shifts.
