Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary

by Random House

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With over fifty years of experience in dictionary publishing behind it, Random House Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary is the most definitive single-volume reference of the English language available. This modern dictionary offers an exhaustive, traditional study of the language, while covering the latest, most important developments–ahead of any other dictionary.

The Random House Webster’s Dictionary is designed to meet the wide-ranging needs of today’s students and scholars, who may study ancient documents one hour and surf the Internet the next; of professional writers, who craft poems or write articles for technical journals; of businesspeople, who need to communicate clearly; and–above all–the needs of word lovers.

In addition to standard and specialized vocabulary, this extensive volume contains a wide variety of up-to-date, authoritative information. The Random House Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary is a unique general reference volume for the office, the school, and the entire family.

Important Features
·A New-Words Section in the front of the book with over 1,100 important words and meanings–words such as broadband, urban legend, Disneyfy , and smoothie .
·Over 315,000 entries
·1,500 updated definitions and entries
·2,400 illustrations and spot maps
·Scholarly, up-to-date etymologies, including dates to show when terms entered the language, and showing clearly labeled Americanisms
·Entries for important and famous people; places and historical events; major works of literature, music, and art; names and abbreviations of academic, governmental, social, and fraternal organizations; popular given names; common abbreviations; and foreign terms

More important features
·Entries and definitions for current place names, reflecting recent political and geographical changes worldwide
·Coverage of major British, Canadian, and Australian terms
·Over 750,000 example phrases and sentences to show how words are used in context
·Metric equivalents for weight, volume, height, distance, etc., included in definitions and captions
·Endangered species identified
·Comprehensive supplementary notes at many entries,
-usage problems
-pronunciation questions
-distinctions among synonyms
-regional variations and dialects
·Valuable supplements in the front and back of the dictionary,
-synonyms
-antonyms
-words formed from common prefixes
-“Sound-Spelling Correspondences in English”
-“Basic Manual of Style”
-“Words Commonly Confused”



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Genres: Reference, Language, Dictionaries, Nonfiction, Writing

2256 pages, Hardcover

First published August 12, 1987

Reviews

[fayre]

A Single Spark by FireFollower3

Voldemort x Harry
Very little romance
Mostly world building / Harry learning
The room of requirement teaches Harry
They’re soulmates
Tom suffered soul sickness that cause Voldemort
They blood adopt a daughter
Wixen holidays

[Tonya Saylor]

Random House Webster's unabridged dictionary with CD-Rom. (2006). New York: Random House.

Citation by: Tonya Saylor

Type of Reference: Dictionary

Call Number: Ref 423

Content/Scope: This dictionary contains over 315,000 entries, and more definitions per word than other leading dictionaries. Over 75,000 example phrases and sentences to demonstrate how words are used in context- 2,400 illustrations and spot maps- Scholarly etymologies show when a term entered the language. The dictionary also explains points of usage, pronunciation, distinctions among synonyms, and regional variations and dialects.

Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This is the deluxe edition of our popular Random House Unabridged Dictionary, the most definitive single-volume reference of the English language.

Arrangement/Presentation: This deluxe edition of the popular Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary comes in an elegant classic binding, with ribbon markers and thumb indexing which makes the dictionary easier to use. Inside you will find over 315,000 alphabetical entries. There are more definitions per word than other leading dictionaries. You will also find over 75,000 example phrases and sentences and 2400 illustrations and maps.

Relation to other works: There are many dictionaries available; this dictionary meets requirements for libraries that serve patrons of all ages.

Accessibility/Diversity: The dictionary meets the needs of a diverse population by containing large type and illustrations to make finding information easier for all readers.

Cost: $99.95

Professional Review: Look no further --Booklist In an elegant classic binding, the deluxe edition of the popularRandom House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary is a perfect gift for new graduates, serious collectors, and word lovers of all ages. This is the deluxe edition of our popular Random House Unabridged Dictionary--the most definitive single-volume reference of the English language. This compendium of traditional vocabulary and specialized terms offers authoritative factual and encyclopedia information, which, along with the deluxe cloth binding, makes this the perfect gift for word lovers of all ages. This deluxe edition includes: - A handsome cloth binding along with a high-quality box and Gilt edging, making this an attractive gift - Three beautiful ribbon markers and thumb indexing for easy use- Over 315,000 entries, and more definitions per word than other leading dictionaries- Over 75,000 example phrases and sentences to demonstrate how words are used in context- 2,400 illustrations and spot maps- Scholarly etymologies show when a term entered the language- Comprehensive notes at many entries which explain points of usage, pronunciation, distinctions among synonyms, and regional variations and dialects Typeset and Printed in the U.S.A.

[Jeff Beland · Rating 1 out of 5]

Don't waste your money. My wife got me this dictionary on my first birthday that she knew me. I think she paid something like $90 for it brand new. she got upset when I bought a old Webster's printed in 1954 from a thrift shop for $4. the old Webster's is about half again the size. you would think that all unabridged dictionaries would be about the same size or that newer ones would be larger seeing how words are constantly being added to the English language, but the opposite seems to be true. This is my newest and smallest unabridged dictionary, even my old Random House Unabridged dictionary contains more words than this one.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I mean, yes, it's a dictionary. So I'm not really reading it, though I can't say I've read it. But everyone should have one, right? They really are fun to peruse every now and then. And this is the one I recommend.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always keep this one next to the computer when I'm working on a writing project, along with the thesaurus - an authoritative reference that has helped me avoid some mistakes that would have been embarrassing.

[LauraW · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, technically, I haven't read this whole book, but it certainly does come in handy during Scrabble games. Since we like to learn new words, we bend the rules a bit and allow look-ups, provided that we share the definition.

[Theshiney · Rating 4 out of 5]

i have yet to find another book with my two favorite words: callipygian and defenestrate.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

An unabridged dictionary is a must in every household. I got this book for my HS graduation and I think it's awesome.

[Tinquerbelle]

Reference only.

[Parveen Verma]

marvellous