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dic�tion�ar�y [ díkshə nèrree ] (plural dic�tion�ar�ies)

noun

Definition:

1. book of word meanings: a reference book that contains alphabetically ordered words, with explanations of their meanings, often with information about grammar, pronunciation, and etymology

2. foreign-language reference book of words: a reference book that alphabetically arranges and translates words and phrases in two or more languages

a Spanish-English dictionary

3. specialized reference book: a reference book that alphabetizes and explains terms relating to a subject or topic

a dictionary of music

4. list of information: a book that lists examples or information arranged alphabetically or in some other way, e.g. by author

a dictionary of quotations

5. comput word-processing reference: a file used as a reference by a word-processing program for correct spelling and hyphenation

6. comput alphabetical list of computer codes: an alphabetized list of keys or code names used in a program, each briefly defined

[Early 16th century. < medieval Latin dictionarius "of words" < Latin diction- (see diction)]

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