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Source for current information about the English language. Includes word definitions accompanied by pronunciation, usage, grammatical function, a brief etymology. Built on the foundation of Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged.
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Definitions have been enhanced with over 123,000 author quotations. Supplementary notes provide additional context, and usage paragraphs offer guidance and suggestions for words with confused or disputed usage.
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Vendor: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc
Producer: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. and Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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