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/ˈdɪkʃənˌɛriz/ /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛriz/

Meanings
noun
A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meaning, and sometimes containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, translations, and other data.

Examples :

"Students use dictionaries to understand the meaning of new words they learn in class. "
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Illustration associative

associative adjective

/əˈsoʊ.si.ə.tɪv/

Pertaining to, resulting from, or characterised by association; capable of associating; tending to associate or unite.

"The student found the lecture easier to understand because the professor used an associative method, linking new concepts to familiar examples. "

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biographical adjective

/ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/ /ˌbaɪoʊˈɡræfɪkəl/

Of or relating to an account of a person's life

"The teacher's presentation included a biographical sketch of the famous scientist. "

Illustration definitions

definitions noun

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)nz/

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

"The vocabulary quiz required us to write definitions for ten new words. "

Illustration alphabetically

alphabetically adverb

/ˌælfəˈbetɪkli/ /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

(manner) In an alphabetical manner.

"The students listed the names of their favorite animals alphabetically. "

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standardised verb

/ˈstændərdaɪzd/ /ˈstændərdaɪzd/

To establish a standard consisting of regulations for how something is to be done across an organization.

"The company standardised its customer service procedures to ensure all clients receive the same high-quality support. "

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explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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programming verb

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/

To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

"He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."

Illustration lexicographers

lexicographers noun

/ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfərz/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑɡrəfərz/

One who writes or compiles a dictionary

"Lexicographers meticulously track how words change their meanings over time, adding new definitions to dictionaries. "

Illustration pronunciation

pronunciation noun

/pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken.

"What is the pronunciation of "hiccough"?"

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encyclopedic adjective

/ˌɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/ /ˌɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

Of or relating to the characteristics of an encyclopedia; concerning all subjects, having comprehensive information or knowledge.

"Her knowledge of history was encyclopedic; she could answer almost any question about any era. "

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information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

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translations noun

/tɹænsˈleɪʃənz/ /tɹænzˈleɪʃənz/

The act of translating, in its various senses:

"The teacher assigned us to compare different translations of the same poem to see how the meaning changes. "