Encarta Dictionary

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The Encarta Webster's Dictionary of the English Language (2004) is the second edition of the Encarta World English Dictionary, published in 1999 (Anne Soukhanov, editor). Slightly larger than a college dictionary, it is similar in appearance and scope to the American Heritage Dictionary, which Soukhanov previously edited. Created using the Bloomsbury dictionary database, it draws on English as it is spoken in all parts of the English-speaking world.

1. The dictionary by Merriam-Webster is America's most trusted online dictionary for English word definitions, meanings, and pronunciation.
2. Concise Dictionary- designed to meet the everyday requirements of all global English speakers - is the first entirely new concise dictionary to be published for two decades. Language is a powerful tool. Read the new manual. Category: English language Microsoft Encarta College Dictionary.

A distinctive feature of the dictionary is the abbreviated definitions, highlighted prior to the full definition, for a quick glance meaning or to identify the sense being sought.

The Encarta name is also used for the abbreviated college dictionary editions. Ares ultima version.

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The word encarta is the present form of encartar in the third person singular.There are other translations for this conjugation. Os x snow leopard installer download. Panasonic kx p1131 driver for windows 10. Adobe photoshop software free download full version for windows 8. See the full encartar conjugation.

• Encarta World English Dictionary (1999), Anne Soukhanov, editor. St. Martin's Press, 2078 p., ISBN978-0-312-22222-2
• Microsoft Encarta College Dictionary: The First Dictionary For The Internet Age, (2001), Anne Soukanov, editor. St. Martin's Press, 1728 p., ISBN978-0-312-28087-1
• Encarta Webster's Dictionary of the English Language: Second Edition (2004), Anne Soukhanov, editor. Bloomsbury Publishing, PLC, 2208 p., ISBN978-1-58234-510-9
• Encarta Webster's College Dictionary: 2nd Edition (2005), Kathy Rooney, editor, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 1728 p., ISBN978-1-59691-085-0

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• 'Which Webster's Dictionary Is the Real Thing?', by Richard Norquist

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The Encarta Dictionary (online college dictionary) is a great free resource for people with an advanced level of English.

It is a college dictionary. Now, what does this mean?

What is a College Dictionary?

A 'college dictionary' (also known as 'collegiate dictionary') is a dictionary adjusted especially for college students.
It should contain the words and phrases a college student is likely to encounter in his studies, and shouldn't go into old and out-of-use words. A good college dictionary should include over 200,000 word entries. It should also be compact enough to be carried around rather easily. (Compare this to a 20 volume full sized dictionary!)
The college dictionary is a key tool for any student.

The Encarta dictionary is an online college dictionary. It has a wide scope of entry words and precise and full definitions.
Here is a comparison between the Encarta dictionary (online version), the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary and the Oxford Essential Dictionary (most basic level):
(Oxford Essential Dictionary) gene = there is no definition for this word.
(This dictionary explains only the most important and basic words, and this word is omitted).
(Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary) gene = a unit inside a cell which controls a particular quality in a living thing that has been passed on from its parents.
(This dictionary is for advanced English learners, so it explains the word as simply as possible.)
(Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary) gene = the basic unit capable of transmitting characteristics from one generation to the next. It consists of a specific sequence of DNA or RNA that occupies a fixed position on a chromosome.
(This dictionary gives the most data. You can really get the full picture. HOWEVER, depending on your vocabulary level, it may contain words that you do not know and would only confuse you.)

Another important feature of the Encarta Dictionary is that it contain word etymology data.

What is word etymology?

Etymology = the origin and history of a word.
For example, this is the etymology of the word prince:

• It arrived to English in the 12th century.
  
• It arrived from French.
  
• The French word originally arrived from the Latin word princeps,
  which meant 'somebody who takes first place.'

Of course, dictionaries don't have place for such long stories, so they usually write it in a short way. Here is how Encarta put it:
[12th century. Via French< Latin princeps 'somebody who takes first place']

Why is word etymology important?

Imagine you are learning a new word. Let's say the word 'omnipotent.'

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You find out that it means: 'having total power; able to do anything.'
Then you look at the etymology of the word, and you discover that it comes from the Latin words: omnis ('all') + potens ('able').
Now the word makes much more sense, doesn't it?

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So the Encarta dictionary gives you full word etymologies.

Any downsides?

Yes. As wonderful and extensive as it is, it is a high level dictionary. It can definitely be too high for beginning English learners.

Conclusions

Should you use it?
This is up to you. If your level of English is advanced enough – go ahead, take advantage of this data rich reference book.
On the other hand, if the definitions sound complicated – it is probably best to choose another dictionary and improve your English further before using this one.

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This dictionary is currently available online for free, but it also has several 'children' that can be purchased (in the form of books or CDs).
Get your own copy, or check it out online.
(Important note: Unfortunately, the online version was discontinued. You can still order it, though.)