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YourDictionary is a free online English dictionary and much more. The free dictionary search gives you definitions, thesaurus entries, spelling, pronunciation, and etymology results for your word. Alternately, you can browse the dictionary alphabetically or by related terms to find meanings and synonyms. In addition, YourDictionary provides resources to help you find the best dictionary and translation sites for French, Spanish, Italian, German and hundreds of other languages.

Need a specialized dictionary, thesaurus or glossary? YourDictionary can help you find the best customized resources including medical and pharmaceutical dictionaries, computer and science glossaries and a wide collection of industry specific terms. These extensive references are useful for students trying to further their education and learn the vocabulary of a field of study as well as for seasoned professionals.

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YourDictionary has licensed the Webster's New World College Dictionary for your free dictionary search. The site has been recognized as the authoritative resource for online dictionary and thesaurus use and has been the recipient of many awards including the prestigious CIO Web Business 50 Award from IDG's CIO magazine, Reference Site of the year from LibrarySpot as well as recognition from Yahoo Internet magazine, CNN, the Wall Street Journal and Forbes Magazine.

YourDictionary is pleased to announce a major dictionary update. YourDictionary now brings you definitions, synonyms, usage examples and etymology from the Webster's New World College Dictionary. Webster's New World College Dictionary represents the finest linguistic scholarship and has been selected by The Wall Street Journal, the Associated Press, The New York Times and other leading newspapers as their official dictionary of choice. In the near future, YourDictionary will be bringing you additional specialty dictionaries and thesauruses, so please check back for these exciting enhancements.

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