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Microsoft Encarta College Dictionary
Built on tradition, upgraded for today. Bold, clear, easy-to-use: "Quick Definition" system for instant access to core meanings. Focus on high technology: Comprehensive coverage of high-technology, scientific & business terms; Glossary of internet e-commerce & computer terms. Over 600 usage notes: Instructions for finding any subject online; Recommended web sites for research; Dos & don'ts for writing papers in electronic form; Formats for citation & documentation of internet sources. Common misspelled words & spellcheck notes: Frequently misused spelling clearly indicated with correct spelling shown. More new vocabulary: Over 320,000 entries & definitions; Over 5000 new words; Over 1000 illustrations. Quick facts: Short digests of key concepts in the Arts & Sciences.
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1728 pages, Hardcover
First published July 13, 2001
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December 18, 2023
I tried using this dictionary when I was younger and it was too advanced for me, but now this dictionary is at my level. This dictionary has some good, useful features like copious usage corrections and lots of derivations. It thankfully doesn’t go out of its way to advertise its parent company, Microsoft, although it does concern itself with technology, having many definitions for technological terms. Though alas, it’s very Y2K with terminology, being from 2001. Aside from being outdated in many respects, it’s still a good dictionary.
February 24, 2014
I keep several dictionaries about the house as the best ones are too big to lug around. This one, the newest and smallest of the lot, was left behind by my stepbrother when he moved out and has sat next to the desktop computer in the dining room ever since. I usually employ it when word-processing. Its relatively small size is convenient given the size of the desk I work at. So far, however, I've had no use for all its much touted neologisms.
April 27, 2015
It's a stretch to add this to my "read" shelf here...but I can say that it is hands down my favorite dictionary. I don't know what I would do without it.
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