dictionary
/ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/
noun
Meaning
- A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meaning, and sometimes containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, translations, and other data.
- (preceded by the) A synchronic dictionary of a standardised language held to only contain words that are properly part of the language.
- (by extension) Any work that has a list of material organized alphabetically; e.g., biographical dictionary, encyclopedic dictionary.
Synonyms
wordbook
verb
Meaning
- To look up in a dictionary.
- To add to a dictionary.
- To compile a dictionary.