Dictionary - Hardcover

Webster's

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0028603346 ISBN 13: 9780028603346

Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S., 1996

Synopsis

Newly updated throughout to reflect our changing language and evolving social, cultural, political, and scientific world, Webster's New World College Dictionary is the best language guide for today's Information Age. Recognized for more than forty years as the unsurpassed language authority -- and selected by America's leading newspapers and wire services as their official dictionary -- this distinguished reference is now the most up-to-date college dictionary available.-- Hundreds of new words, terms, and meanings -- new entries include Afrocentric, cognitive science, cyberspace, go ballistic, Internet, and in-your-face-- Accurate, clear, and easy-to-read definitions that provide instant understanding without further research-- Highly readable type and a format that's easy on the eyes-specially designed for quick and easy lookups-- Thousands of examples of current word usage that help the reader get the right sense of the word-- More words and phrases native to American English than any other dictionary-- Completely updated geographical and biographical entries fully integrated into the alphabetical listingsThe ideal gift for students, new professionals, or entrants to the job market, this outstanding, critically acclaimed resource remains the first choice of millions in schools, colleges, offices, and homes."It garner(s) acclaim from critics as a consistently reliable, easy-to-use, and well-designed desk dictionary. -- Library Journal

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Review

"This is, it goes without saying, a majestic publication." ––Philip Howard ( Wall Street Journal , August 23, 2005)

From the Back Cover

THE MOST USEFUL AND AUTHORITATIVE DICTIONARY YOU CAN OWN OVER 163,000 ENTRIES Selected 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 World Nearly 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 Maps Important people, places, objects, and concepts are clearly illustrated to help you recognize and identify them. Expanded Reference Information with a Four–Color World Atlas Numerous tables, charts, and lists provide a handy reference to geographical and other useful data. Special sections also include important historical documents, a guide to punctuation, and full–color maps of the world. Thousands of Geographical and Biographical Entries The people and places that shape our worldview 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 Synonyms To help you choose words precisely, usage notes give important cautions and explanations. Examples put words into meaningful context. Synonym notes list related words and distinguish among their meanings. Easy to Read and Use Each page is designed so you don t have to work to find the information you want. The Definitive Guide to American English Webster s New World College Dictionary includes more unique Americanisms more than 12,000 than any other college dictionary. Its crisp, dynamic defining style is itself uniquely American.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0028603346
• ISBN 13: 9780028603346
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 1616