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What is the most interesting word on page 229 of your dictionary?

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i am at school but can you help me pleaase

What is an encyclopedia?

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The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language defines an encyclopedia as:

A comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or on numerous aspects of a particular field, usually arranged alphabetically.

In these days of instant Internet research, many people have forgotten (or never even knew) the differences between an encyclopedia, a dictionary, an almanac, an atlas, etc.

To read more on the ins and outs of the fascinating world of encyclopedias, see Answers.com via the Related Link.

How is a glossary same as a small dictionary?

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A glossary deals with terms related to a specific topic.

A glossary at the end of a Book which relates to terms specific to the book.

A glossary of computing terms versus the same terms listed in a general dictionary.

What is the value of full set of 1969 encyclopedia britannica?

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In June 2012 a full 1969 anniversary set bound in leather was listed at $500 on eBay. I have previously seen this set listed for $399.00. Brittannica is no longer printed, so these should increase in value with age.

What year was first French-English dictionary published?

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A Dictionarie French and English : published for the benefite of the studious in that language, London, Thomas Woodcock, 1593, by Claude de Sainliens, a.k.a Claudius Holyband.

In 1611 Cotgrave wrote his Dictionarie of the French and English Tongues.

What are 8 uses of a dictionary?

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  1. To find the meaning of a word
  2. To find the pronunciation of a word
  3. To find a word's part(s) of speech
  4. To find alternate meanings of a word
  5. To check the spelling of a word
  6. To get basic information on the origins of a word
  7. To find antonyms and synonyms (if applicable) of a word
  8. To see the word used in an example

What other purposes can a dictionary serve?

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Dictionaries can help you spell words in addition to providing definitions. This book also can tell you pronunciation. In addition, the dictionary tells what part of speech the word may be and shows spellings of plurals, and other suffixes. If all else fails, a good thick dictionary can be a great weapon of defense. Just use it on the side of the head of your attacker.

How information is arranged in a white pages telephone directory and in a yellow pages telephone directory?

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well, it not rocket science! one page is white and one is yellow! that is the difference xx hope this helps :) x so easy!!!!!!!!!!!! xx

How many parts are in a dictionary?

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Arrangement

Pronunciation

Part of speech

Etymology

Definition

Synonym or antonym

Derived fr and any additives

Who is the author of the Guinness Book of World Records?

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Craig Glenday is the current editor in-chief of the Guinness Book of World Records.

Where can you take old encyclopedias?

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They have the R-factor of wood. Stuff them between studs in your walls for insulation value.

What is an educated person?

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The answers to this question will, obviously, all be opinions. Moreover, ideas about what consitutes an educated person have changed over time and vary from country to country. My own view is that an educated person has a wealth of knowledge and various skills. However, for me the most important characteristics are these: 1. An undogmatic approach to knowledge. 2. Fundamental skepticism. 3. A willingness to learn. 4. The ability to say, where appropriate, 'On this issue, the standard course book(s) or reference work(s) or dictionaries (or established views) are wrong' and to be able to explain why. I hope this is of some use.

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Is dictionary all fact?

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All fact, a true list of words and their meanings

When was New Oxford American Dictionary created?

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New Oxford American Dictionary was created in 2010-08.

Is lol in the dictionary?

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but yah mam is ;)