electronic dictionary
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Definition
- Noun:
- A machine-readable version of a standard dictionary: An "electronic dictionary" is a dictionary whose content is stored in a digital format that can be read and processed by a computer or other electronic device. It is typically organized alphabetically for easy lookup.
Usage
- An "electronic dictionary" is used for looking up words, definitions, and other linguistic information on a digital device. It is distinct from a printed book.
- It is often found as software on computers, dedicated handheld devices, or as a feature within websites and smartphone applications.
Examples
- Noun:
- I prefer using an electronic dictionary because it's faster than flipping through pages.
- Many students now carry an electronic dictionary instead of a heavy paper one.
- The software includes a comprehensive electronic dictionary and thesaurus.
Advanced Usage
- As a data resource: In computational linguistics, an "electronic dictionary" can refer to the structured lexical database itself, which is used by other software for tasks like spell-checking, machine translation, or natural language processing.
- The research team built their parser using a large electronic dictionary as the core lexicon.
Variants and Related Words
- Digital dictionary: A synonym often used interchangeably with "electronic dictionary."
- Online dictionary: A specific type of electronic dictionary accessed via the internet.
- E-dictionary: A common abbreviated form.
Synonyms
- Digital dictionary
- Computer dictionary
- Machine-readable dictionary
Notes
- The term "electronic dictionary" specifically refers to the digital version of a reference work. It should not be confused with a "dictionary" that defines electronic terms (e.g., a dictionary of electronics).
- While often portable, an "electronic dictionary" is a broader category that includes software on non-portable devices like desktop computers.
Noun
- a machine-readable version of a standard dictionary; organized alphabetically