dictionary

/ˈdɪk.ʃə.nɛr.i/
noun
  1. A book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language, usually in alphabetical order, and gives their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.
    • Online dictionaries are updated more frequently than printed ones.
    • She keeps a bilingual dictionary on her desk for language class.
    • I looked up the word in the dictionary to check its spelling.
  2. A reference work on a particular subject, arranged alphabetically.
    • I use a dictionary of idioms to understand unusual expressions.
    • The dictionary of architecture includes many technical terms.
    • He bought a dictionary of medical terms for his nursing studies.
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