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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
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by:
Merriam-Webster (Editor)
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Publisher:
Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Published: 1998
ISBN: 0877797099
Format:Hardcover
Pages:1559
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Book Description
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The 1998 10th edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary marks the 100th anniversary of this distinguished and popular reference standard, and this is more than just an interesting statistic--it means that Merriam-Webster brings
years of experience and reams of citation files to the creation of this latest edition. Improving on their last dictionary, they've added more than 100 pictorial illustrations and supplemented the synonym paragraphs with examples. Along with the English
dictionary, which forms the heart of the reference, the editors at Merriam-Webster have included a brief introduction to the English language and a history of the English dictionary, a guide to pronunciation, and a series of appendices that include
chemical element abbreviations and symbols, foreign words and phrases, extensive sections with biographical and geographical names, signs and symbols, and a handbook of style.
But getting back to the book itself--it's impressively comprehensive
for a collegiate dictionary, with more than 215,000 definitions. Each item includes a pithy wealth of information, with first usage date, etymology, and pronunciation, and clear, precise definitions. In addition, there are often usage notes, synonym
cross-references, illustrative quotations, variant spellings and pronunciations, regional labels, and information on capitalization, function, and inflections. Then there are the extra touches. Under bible, for example, there's a chart detailing books of
the Old Testament, Jewish Scripture, Protestant apocrypha, and books of the New Testament. Under months is a table listing the months of the principal calendars--Gregorian, Jewish, and Islamic. And wonderful line drawings illustrate terms such as
mackerel, lyrebird, hedgehog, and the ancient Celtic stringed instrument known as a crowd. All this makes it a valuable reference--detailed enough for editors and writers, accessible enough for students and casual definition seekers, updated with the new
vocabulary of technology, and rigorous enough for the linguistic perfectionists. --Stephanie Gold
Product Description:
Take charge of today's language! This all-new, authoritative edition boasts over 215,000 definitions including dozens of new
words-"dot-com", "eye candy", "electronica", "24/7", and more. You'll also discover:
- Countless illustrations and tables offering at-a-glance information
- Detailed symbols to show common pronunciation and acceptable variants
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Usage guides and synonym paragraphs to help you choose the right word
- Special sections on Abbreviations, Foreign Words and Phrases, and more
- And much more!
An essential addition to your library.
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