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Synopsis
Now completely revised and updated, this edition includes more than 60,000 entries covering business, computer, and scientific terms as well as new words, such as feng shui, PDA, and prenup; 2000 census figures for all U.S. geographic entries; updated page design and layout; and more. Reissue.
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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
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.
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- ISBN 10 0764583611
- ISBN 13 9780764583612
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
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