Dictionary Comparison

Reference Answer
February 9, 2008
1
The McGraw- Merriam-
Hill Children’s Webster 2
Dictionary Online
Dictionary
Does it provide vocabulary Yes No
coverage needed? Wide and Google came
diverse word up with one
selection. definition
Are it’s contenets clear and Large well Yes
readable? chosen fonts.
Readable for
ages 8-11.

Is it published by a reputable Yes Yes

firm?
Is it reliable? yes ?

Is it reasonably current? Looked for Google came

“google”… up with the
nothing company and
“internet”… search term
good (verb)
explanation… Yes
May 2002 2007
Are it’s definitions thorough, Yes No
accurate, precise, objective?
Does it include effective Yes No
examples in context?
Does it include effective Limited… No
pictures? about 3/page
average
Does it include synonyms and No No
antonyms?
Is it’s pronunciation system Yes Yes
precise and uncomplicated?
Does it furnish adequate Oh, yes! No
usage notes?
Does it offer any special or Words w Audio Files for
unique features? multiple defn pronunciation
have quick
reference
picture key
Is it competitively priced? Retail $24.95 Free … yes

What do current reviews say 3

Overall, a 4

about it? pair of fine,

accessible
resources.-
Kathleen Kelly
MacMillan,
Maryland
School for the
Deaf,
Columbia
Copyright
2003 Cahners
Business
Information.

How does it compare with Good

major competitors? comparison

Dictionaries…

Dictionary.com
http://dictionary.reference.com/

Merriam-Webster Online
http://www.merriam-webster.com/
MSN Encarta
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/dictionaryhome.aspx

Cambridge Dictionaries Online

Http://dictionary.combridge.org
1
The Wordsmyth Collaboratory. The McGraw-Hill Children’s Dictionary. Ohio; 2002
2
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2007. Merriam Webster, Incorporated. 26 Nov. 2007. http://www.merriam-
webster.com/
3
“ISBN 1-57768-298-x Editorial Reviews”. Barnes and Noble .1997-2007.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?ISBN=157768298x#TABS
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Education World