Sams Club Wnw Cllg Dictionary, 4e Pob - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0028634748 ISBN 13: 9780028634746

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2000

Synopsis

THE MOST USEFUL AND AUTHORITATIVE DICTIONARY YOU CAN OWN—OVER 163,000 ENTRIESSelected by the Associated Press, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and other leading newspapers as their official dictionary of choice.Up-to-Date Entries for Today's WorldNearly 7,500 new entries bring meaning and understanding to changes in lifestyles, technology, medicine, society, world politics and cultures, and more.Over 850 Illustrations, Photographs, and MapsImportant people, places, objects, and concepts are clearly illustrated to help you recognize and identify them.Expanded Reference Information with a 4-Color World AtlasNumerous tables, charts, and lists provide a handy reference to geographical and other useful data. A special section also includes important historical documents, a guide to punctuation, and full-color maps of the world.Thousands of Geographical and Biographical EntriesThe people and places that shape our world are fully covered. Entries are part of the A-Z body of the dictionary, so they are easy to find. Many entries include maps or photographs.Helpful Notes, Examples, and SynonymsTo help you choose words precisely, usage notes give important cautions and explanations. Examples put words into meaningful context. Synonym notes list related words and point out important differences in meaning.Easy to Read and UseEach page is designed so you don't have to work to find the information you want. The Definitive Guide to American EnglishWebster's New World College Dictionary includes more unique Americanisms—nearly 12,000—than any other college dictionary. Its crisp, dynamic defining style is itself uniquely American.

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THE MOST USEFUL AND AUTHORITATIVE DICTIONARY YOU CAN OWN FOR YOUR DESK AND YOUR COMPUTER

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

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Tables, charts, and lists of useful data plus important historical documents and a guide to punctuation.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 Americanisms nearly 12,000 than 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.

About the Author:

The Editors of the Webster's New World Dictionaries are a team of professional lexicographers with advanced degrees in various scholarly fields. The editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work with expert consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0028634748
• ISBN 13: 9780028634746
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 1744
• Editor: Agnes Michael E