dictionary

(noun)

A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically and explaining each word's meaning and sometimes containing information on its etymology, usage, translations, and other data.

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Examples of dictionary in the following topics:

  • Using the Dictionary and Thesaurus Effectively

    • Always use a dictionary to confirm the meaning of any word about which you are unsure.
    • Although the built-in dictionary that comes with your word processor is a great time-saver, it falls far short of college-edition dictionaries, or the Oxford English Dictionary (OED).
    • When in doubt, always check a dictionary to be sure.
    • If you are unsure about the precise meaning of a replacement word, look up the new word in a dictionary.
    • Additionally, you can consult a dictionary whenever you are uncertain.

  • Understanding Medical Terms

    • When in doubt, the result should be verified by a medical terminology dictionary.
    • One quick online reference is a dictionary search engine.
    • There are also numerous online medical dictionaries to select from.
    • Once a term is located, the response will be subdivided into several basic formats, including General usage, Medicine, Law, Business, and others.The use of a medical dictionary or Internet search engine is most helpful in learning the exact meaning of a medical term.

  • Common Spelling Errors

    • Instead, check a dictionary or other reference work to find its proper spelling.
    • But again, the best way to avoid these misspellings is to consult a dictionary whenever you're unsure of the correct spelling.
    • If you don't know which homophone is the right one to use, look both up in the dictionary to see which meaning (and spelling) you want.

  • Clarifying Vignette

    • Calling the park supervisor on a cell phone relates to referring to outside resources, such as dictionaries or atlases.
    • Clark models ways to determine the meaning of the words, such as using a dictionary, using keywords surrounding the unfamiliar word, using picture clues, and rereading.
    • Clark explains that back-tracking through the woods is similar to rereading material in a story; looking for familiar landmarks is similar to readers activating prior knowledge; and calling for help is similar to referring to outside resources such as a dictionary.

  • Discussion questions and references

    • Dictionary of Marketing Terms, Peter D.

  • Step 6: Editing and Proofreading

    • Always use a dictionary to confirm the meaning of any word about which you are unsure.
    • Although the built-in dictionary that comes with your word processor is a great time-saver, it falls far short of college-edition dictionaries, or the Oxford English Dictionary (OED).
    • When in doubt, always check a dictionary to be sure.

  • Psychology of Purchasing

    • The term "consumerism" was first used in 1915 to refer to "advocacy of the rights and interests of consumers" (Oxford English Dictionary) but in this article the term "consumerism" refers to the sense first used in 1960, "emphasis on or preoccupation with the acquisition of consumer goods" (Oxford English Dictionary).

  • References

    • Editors of The American Heritage Dictionaries (Ed). (2000).
    • The american heritage dictionary of the english language.

  • Voltaire

    • Only a year later, he published The Philosophical Dictionary - an encyclopedic dictionary with alphabetically arranged articles that criticize the Roman Catholic Church and other institutions.
    • The Dictionary was Voltaire's lifelong project, modified and expanded with each edition.

  • References

    • General Editor, The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy, Cambridge University Press: Cambridge, 1995.
    • "Methodology", The New Palgrave: a Dictionary of Economics, Edited by Eatwell, John, Murray Milgate and Peter Newman, MacMillan Press Limited, London, 1987.
    • Dictionary of the History of Science, Princeton University Press: Princeton, 1981.