Webster's New World College Dictionary

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For millions of people worldwide, the name Webster's New World"' means a dictionary you can trust.
^oday the Webster's New World ColU'{;c Dictionary is universally recognizet-i as the definitive authority for American English. The Associated Press and leading newspapers use this distinguished work as their official dictionary of choice.
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Up-to-Date Entries That Keep in Touch with Changing Times
Webster's New World editors continuously track new words that enter the language, as well as changes that take place in existing words. With a judgment born of decades of experience, they update both general vocabulary and specialized terms to reflect the evolving nature of our world, our society, and our language. Caffe latte, means-tested, Thinsulate and angiocardiography are just a few of the many new entries in this latest update.
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For millions of people worldwide, the name Webster's New World"' means a dictionary you can trust.
^oday the Webster's New World ColU'{;c Dictionary is universally recognizet-i as the definitive authority for American English. The Associated Press and leading newspapers use this distinguished work as their official dictionary of choice.
These outstanding features have
Up-to-Date Entries That Keep in Touch with Changing Times
Webster's New World editors continuously track new words that enter the language, as well as changes that take place in existing words. With a judgment born of decades of experience, they update both general vocabulary and specialized terms to reflect the evolving nature of our world, our society, and our language. Caffe latte, means-tested, Thinsulate and angiocardiography are just a few of the many new entries in this latest update.
Comprehensive Information Structured for Easy Access Webster's New World College Dictionary draws upon a rich base of over 150,000 entries, including biographical and geographical terms, foreign words and phrases, and over 11,000 unique Americanisms. All entries are fuUy incorporated into the A-Z body of the book, making information easy to locate.
Clear Definitions Written for Rapid Understanding
Drawing upon an extensive source database, Webster's New World editors construct precise definitions that can be read and understood
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quickly. Words, phrases, and specialized terms are defined in the crisp, dynamic language of today's world. Definitions are complete without being overly technical. Many include helpful usage examples that aid understanding.
Type and Format That Are Easy on the Eyes Designed for readability and visual clarity, the pages of Webster's New World College Dictionary are open, inviting, and easy to navigate. Clear, easily understood symbols show how to pronounce each word correctly.
Helpful Illustrations, Maps, and Supplements
More than 600 illustrations plus maps, tables, and charts add breadth and depth of information to definitions. Encyclopedic supplements put often-needed resources at your fingertips. A Style and Usage Guide helps assure clear and precise written communication.
Exceptional Etymology and Synonym Studies The finest etymologies found in any American English dictionary provide accurate and detailed background on word histories. Synonym studies help differentiate words with similar meanings.

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f I ^here is a reason why Webster's New World College Dictionary is considered the premier dictionary of American English. Educators, students, and professional communicators alike know that it is the most usefial, readable, and accurate dictionary you can own.
Through decades of ongoing linguistic research, Webster's New World lexicographers continue to create a uniquely modern dictionary of American English. Working from a database of over one million written citations, they have compiled a clear, concise, and reliable guide to contemporary usage. They have identified over 11,000 Americanisms, keys to the special genius of our language. And they have provided the most extensive synonym studies and etymologies of any American English dictionary. The result is a dictionary that helps you understand and use the language as no other dictionary can.
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Added to this are qualities and features that save time in locating information, 3rovide insight into language usage, help you communicate precisely and effectively, and offer added breadth of information.
• Illustrations
• Maps
• Tables and charts
• Signs and symbols
• Special reference supplements
• Editorial style guide
• Easy pronunciation key
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