Examples of dictionary in the following topics:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Importance of Wording
- Both words mean "place of residence" in the dictionary but they communicate very different feelings.