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Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition (Book with CD-ROM) | |||
Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition (Book with CD-ROM) |
Selected by the Associated Press, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and other leading newspapers as their official dictionary of choice.
THE BEST DICTIONARY IN PRINT
Definitions That Set the Standard for Clarity
Up-to-Date Entries
Nearly 7,500 new entries reflecting changes in technology, society, world politics, and more.
Detailed Illustrations
Over 850 drawings, photographs, and maps.
Extensive Reference Information
Tables, charts, and lists of useful data plus important historical documents and a guide to punctuation.
Thousands of Geographical and Biographical Entries
The people and places that shape our world. Entries are part of the A-Z body of the dictionary, so they are easy to find.
Full-Color Atlas of the World
Detailed and up-to-date maps of the continents and countries of our world.
Notes, Examples, and Synonyms
The help you need to choose words precisely and avoid usage pitfalls.
The Definitive Guide to American English
More unique Americanismsnearly 12,000than any other college dictionary.
THE HARDEST WORKING
ELECTRONIC DICTIONARY AND THESAURUS
Sophisticated Word Search
Search for words or combinations of words. Display definitions, synonyms, or both. Find related words quickly.
Instant Word Help
Point to any word on the computer screen and bring up a definition immediately.
Expanded Spell-Checking
Add thousands of new words to your spell-checker to enhance its usefulness and speed. The only
electronic dictionary that displays definitions while spell-checking.
System Requirements:
Windows® 95,98, ME, NT® 4.0, 2000, XP
IBM-compatible Pentium 100 or higher
8 MB RAM
20 MB hard disk space (Minimal installation);
140 MB (Full installation)
800 x 600 resolution 2x speed CD-ROM drive
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"This is, it goes without saying, a majestic publication." --Philip Howard (Wall Street Journal, August 23, 2005)
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While the text edition of this dictionary has collected kudos from numerous newspapers throughout its previous editions, many users may find that the CD-Rom replaces the book as a handy quick-reference instrument. The disk loads in a matter of minutes, and offers a linked thesaurus with the dictionary--you can choose one or both reference tools, and you can customize both with your particular notes. Kids who are told to "look it up" when they ask mom how to spell a word will love the Misspeller's Dictionary included on the disk, which can easily translate spellings like "wierd" and "anoy". Using the thesaurus while using the dictionary allows you to click easily between words, using the former to extend your vocabulary while checking the specific definitions in the latter to ensure precise usage.
The text edition has many special features that make it a useful complement to the disk, as well as a star in its own right. Several pages of simple colored maps show the placement of everything from Colorado to Cameroon. There are anatomical illustrations, historical photographs, and a 40-page reference supplement that covers everything from the rules of punctuation to the periodic table of elements. Word definitions are clear, and with 163,000 entries, chances are you'll find the word you're hunting for. Synonyms for many words are included in shaded areas near the original word (you'll find pious, religious, and sanctimonious alongside devout), which is a big help when you're searching for the perfect word. --Jill Lightner System requirements: Pentium recommended Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0 16 MB RAM 5 MB free hard disk space, 100 MB free hard disk space for full installation 2X CD-ROM drive --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
"This is, it goes without saying, a majestic publication." --Philip Howard (Wall Street Journal, August 23, 2005)