America s best-selling Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary gives you instant access to more than 225000 definitions and a thesaurus of over 340000 synonyms and antonyms. It has 21 different word search options far more than any other dictionary and includes a special dictionary downloadable to your iPod for handy reference on-the-go! It even gives you actual pronunciations through real-voice audio plus links to a vast array of Web-based reference resources. It installs quickly on your hard drive for easy access from most popular applications including Microsoft Word. It s the ultimate writing resource whether you re word processing writing e-mails or creating spreadsheets.Features: Word Fetch instantly locates and defines words in documents and web pages. High-performance database engine accelerates search and saves time. Automatically searches through multiple dictionaries including Collegiate English-Spanish Medical and more to find the correct definition of both common and obscure words. User-friendly design looks great and is fast and easy to use. Dictionary updates are automatically delivered through the internet. Easily installs in a local area network for fast access by multiple computers. Mac Universal Code support and Microsoft Windows Vista certification ensures smooth operation on both Apple and Windows systems.Format: WIN 2000XPVISTA/MAC 10.0 OR LATERUB Genre: EDUCATION Age: 798694893878 UPC: 798694893878 Manufacturer No: 93878America's best-selling Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary gives you instant access to more than 225,000 definitions and a thesaurus of over 340,000 synonyms and antonyms. It has 21 different word search options--far more than any other dictionary, and includes a special dictionary downloadable to your iPod for handy reference on-the-go! It even gives you actual pronunciations through real-voice audio, plus links to a vast array of Web-based reference resources. It installs quickly on your hard drive for easy access from most popular applications, including Pages and Microsoft Word.
 The ultimate writing resource whether you're word processing, writing e-mails, creating spreadsheets, preparing presentations, browsing CDs, or surfing the web. Click to enlarge. |
It's the ultimate writing resource whether you're word processing, writing e-mails, creating spreadsheets, preparing presentations, browsing CDs, or surfing the web.
This completely revised edition includes new advanced features:
New--Fetch a Word
Instantly find a word in any document or web page and get its definition.
New--Faster Search
High-performance database engine saves time.
 Instant access to more than 225,000 definitions. Click to enlarge. |
 More ways to search for the right word than any other dictionary. Click to enlarge. |
 Now you can search through multiple dictionaries--Collegiate, Spanish-English, Medical, and more--all at once. Click to enlarge. |
 Zero in on the right word with over 340,000 synonyms and antonyms. Click to enlarge. |
New--Dynamic Updates
Get dictionary updates automatically via the Internet
New--Network Enabled
Installs in a local area network for easy access by multiple computers.
New--Multiple Dictionary Search
Now you can search through multiple dictionaries--Collegiate, Spanish-English, Medical, and more--all at once.
New--Higher Performance
Mac Universal Code support and Microsoft Windows Vista certification assure fast performance and highest quality user experience.
New--Easier-to-use Layout
Updated design is streamlined for ease of use.
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary & Thesaurus delivers accurate, up-to-date information while you use a word processor, compose e-mail, design spreadsheets, prepare presentations, browse CDs, or surf the web.
Features Summary
Dictionary
Take charge of today's language with access to 225 definitions.
Thesaurus
Zero in on the right word with over 340,000 synonyms and antonyms.
Easy Installation
Installs quickly onto your hard drive for instant access anytime.
Audio Pronunciations
Including variant pronunciations by real voices.
Hot-Keys
Hot-keys allow you to access the Merriam-Webster Dictionary from any on-screen word editor, word processor, web browser, or any desktop publisher.
21 Search Options
More ways to search for the right word than any other dictionary. Search speed has been improved using new database technology. Including:
- Entry word is
- Defining text contains
- Rhymes with
- Forms a crossword of
- Is a cryptogram of
- Is a jumble of
- Homophones are
- Etymology includes
- Date is
- Verbal Illustration contains
- Author quote is
- Functional label is
- Synonyms paragraph contains
- Usage paragraph contains
- Usage notes contains
