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Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary: Of the English Language

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As a writer I could not properly do my work without my Webster's. Granted, it is a bit big to use as a desktop dictionary for looking up the proper spelling of a word. Then again, that is not the purpose of an unabridged dictionary. If one is building a reference library the unabridged dictionary is just as necessary as a thesaurus.

Imho the definitions contained within most accurately reflect the American dialect of English. Certain other dictionaries seem so far off base it isn't funny. An indispensable book. I wish there was a Windows version of *this* dictionary! Slang & jargon (historical & otherwise) are the main definitions I still need to occasionally lookup elsewhere.

A year ago I purchased Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged and have found it to be the best dictionary that I have ever owned. The only dictionary that comes close to it is the ten-inch-thick dictionary that is placed on a stand at the library where I went to college. That was a wonderful dictionary as well but was far too large to be of any use other than on the stand on which it was placed. Although the Webster's Unabridged is a bit large, it is still accessible to all but the most fragile or weakly reader and I find it to be a great source of information and help in my work. I find it fun (as well as being educational) to simply read it and have found myself getting "lost" in its' pages for hours at a time. Some might find it a delightful surprise to spend several hours reading a dictionary. I highly recommend it!

As a writer I find that this is a book without which my reference library would be incomplete. It may be a bit big for the standard desktop dictionary one uses to look up the spelling of a word. Then again, that is not the purpose of an unabridged dictionary. If one is building a reference library, the unabridged dictionary is just as necessary as a thesaurus.

I bought this book for use in my consulting practice years ago. There were times when I needed to be sure I understood the meaning of a word; this became my best solution.

It's a bit heavy and large and I fear I might tear a page, so I'd REALLY like to find an electronic version soon.

Other than the dictionaries found in libraries and the OED, this is the best source of knowledge if one must make the meaning clear.

I bought this dictionary as a Christmas gift. The quality was excellent and I was very pleased with my purchase. Excellent product for an excellent price.

As a English learner, I always want to have an excelent dictionary,this is a perfect one, it provides me enough words and explain them clearly. Maybe I can find most of the words I want to find.it also has interesting illurstions and maps.it cover various subjects such as science,art,literature,chemistry and others.I like this dictionary,I will use it for a long time.

This is a massive hardcover. It weights SIX pounds! I received this as a gift a few years back and have used it maybe all of 5 times. It is just too bulky and unwieldy to be usefull.

A friend of mine has a 'Funk and Wagnalls New Comprehensive International Dictionary of the English Language' that comes in two volumes bound in leather(?), that I'd recommend. It's extremely accessible and comfortable to use. We've passed many a pleasant hour just reading the definitions to each other. Great fun believe it or not.

I wouldn't get this physically impractical dictionary unless you have a dictionary stand.

This is exactly what we wanted! It arrived quickly and was in excellent condition! I would do business with this reseller ANYTIME!

I have used this dictonary it's fabulous for my self and others i will like to share this info. with lots of people. I would like to hear from you on placing an order also my husband had placed an order and no responce have been given to him please tell me what to do. Thank You R DEAN