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Dictionary.com

Access: Publicly available resource

Description: The dictionary provides entries from different, linked Web site sources, and includes syllable markings, function, pronunciation key, inflected forms, definitions, usage examples, and etymology. It also handles place names, biblical names and zip codes. A thesaurus term search is also available and provides a word's concept, definition, synonyms, source cited and related words.

Coverage: Various Dates

Subject(s):
Cataloging Resources
Dictionaries
Publicly Available Resources

Related DatabasesOn-Site Access Only
Britannica Online
Oxford English Dictionary

Related Links
Merriam-Webster OnLine
Webster's Online Dictionary ** http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/ **
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