Webster's New World Dictionary and Thesaurus, 2nd Edition

The Editors of the Webster's New World Dictionaries

ISBN 10: 0764563394 / ISBN 13: 9780764563393

Published by Webster's New World, 2002

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Synopsis:

This work is completely revised from the previous edition. It has 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, and veggie. Its revised design affords greater readability, with use of custom fonts. It is based on the authoritative "Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition".

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

Bibliographic Details

Title: Webster's New World Dictionary and Thesaurus...
Publisher: Webster's New World
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition