Customer Reviews

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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I rate this particular edition 5* because of its handiness and inclusion of almost every word I would use, from academic writing to casual letters. The 8.3 x 5.8 x 1.6 size suits my taste for such a reference. It is not too heavy to carry around; the print is perfectly sized for me, whereas the print of the "typical" paperback book-size dictionary seems too small. I think this edition's ease of reading is due to the quality of paper used; it is acid-free, producing crisp, clear letters. Other pluses are the "lists" inclusions of hundreds of "dis-", "un-", con-", etc. words that normally would not be included in paperback-sized dictionaries (a few out there though).

Although it probably will never happen, I'd like this dictionary even more if I could buy it spiral-bound with a heavy-quality plastic front and back. Since it's not offered that way, though, I have had mine bounded. My husband and I fuss over whose desk gets the dictionary, so because of the great price, I'm ordering another.

A few words I looked up were not in this dictionary, but it is fine for everyday use. The print is easy to read, and it is a comfortable size to use.

Of the first seven (non-technical) words I searched for in this dictionary, six were absent. Also, there are no word derivations. Simply awful.

Very good dictionary. Large print easy to read. Wish it had a thesaurus with it. Paperback not the best idea for a x-large book like this one.

I prefer the OXFORD CONCISE ENGLISH DICTIONARY for my personal and classroom use, but for a paperback that students can throw in their backpacks, this one is quite good.

The Merriam-Webster Dictonary is a great reference book for everyday use to keep by the computer to look up words for correct spelling and definitions. It is a great aid for your everyday writing. It is priced right, and is compact and not heavy. If somebody wants a Technical Dictionary, than they should spend the money to buy one. I am happy with this dictionary for my everyday purposes, and the Dictonary is priced great. It is awonderful Dictionary.

fast and prompt service. Item was exactly as described. Many thanks. Jan