Editorial method
Useful definitions, not decorative copy.
A LocalMean page must help a reader understand a real word, phrase, distinction, or usage problem.
What earns a page
A term is published when it has a distinct regional meaning or usage that a reader may reasonably need explained.
What every entry must answer
What does the term mean? How is it used? What tone or register does it carry? What common misunderstanding should a reader avoid? Which related entries clarify the idea?
How sources are used
Definitions are checked against authoritative dictionaries or public language institutions. LocalMean then writes a fresh explanation and original examples rather than copying source prose.