Webster's New World Dictionary and Thesaurus

Book Description
* Completely revised from the previous edition.
* Increased page count
* More dictionary entries - 61,000 total
* 13,000 thesaurus entries
* 3,000 new dictionary terms, such as biscotti, dot.com, gene therapy, home page, no-brainer, portobello mushroom, skybox, surgicenter, veggie
* Revised design affords greater readability, with use of custom fonts
* Based on the authoritative Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fourth

Book Info
Completely revised with more than 61,000 entries and 13,000 thesaurus entries. Softcover. Previous edition c1996.

From the Inside Flap
The first and only American reference book of its kind, this outstanding Webster's New World dictionary is also a thesaurus! Based on the universally acclaimed Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition, and Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus, it combines the best features of both in a single, easy-to-use volume. Through decades of linguistic research, Webster's New World editors have crafted a uniquely modern guide to American English. The dictionary segment of this volume includes 61,000 entries providing clear, precise, and reliable definitions of all of today's most commonly used words. Widely used scientific, technical, professional, and business terms are included, as well as common abbreviations. Word derivations are provided to help you better understand the language and its use. All the dictionary entries in this volume appear in the top portion of each page. In the bottom portion are the corresponding thesaurus entries. These list a wide array of synonyms that can add variety to every type of writing. Students, writers, speakers, editors, crossword puzzle buffs — anyone who has a need for just the right word — will find these entries uniquely helpful and easy to use.

From the Back Cover
Discover the Dictionary That's Also a Thesaurus! Unique in concept and design, this groundbreaking resource combines two great Webster's New World reference works in a single volume. Dictionary entries and corresponding thesaurus entries appear together on each page, so you can check the spelling and definitions of a word and also research its synonyms — all at a single glance. On every page you'll find A Dictionary Concise, readable, up-to-date definitions Clear, accurate pronunciation and usage information Widely used scientific and technical terms Over 14,000 etymologies for greater understanding A Thesaurus Lists of helpful, concrete examples Synonyms clearly keyed to dictionary entries Cross-references for even more information


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* Completely revised from the previous edition. * Increased page count * More dictionary entries - 61,000 total * 13,000 thesaurus entries * 3,000 new dictionary terms, such as biscotti, dot.com, gene therapy, home page, no-brainer, portobello mushroom, skybox, surgicenter, veggie * Revised design affords greater readability, with use of custom fonts * Based on the authoritative Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition Table of Contents: I. Foreword. II. Guide to the Use of this Book. III. Abbreviations and Symbols Used in this Book. IV. A-Z section (741 pages). V. Reference Back Matter. VI. Weights & Measures. VII. International Metric System. VIII. The United States. IX. U.S. Cities by Population. X. Presidents of the United States. XI. Canada. XII. Nations of the World. XIII. Geographical data (mountains, rivers, etc.). XIV. Chemical Elements.


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