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Based on the Random House Living Dictionary Database, which strives to keep pace with the dynamic nature of the English language, this CD-ROM provides access to the complete text of the printed dictionary (315,000 entries). The definitions are supplemented by 2400 maps and illustrations (of average quality) and 120,000 American English pronunciations (both genders are represented). Searching is a breeze. It is possible to browse the alphabetical list or search by main entry, within the definition, or anagram. Searches can be limited to entries with pronunciation or a picture. Each word entry includes the definition, etymology, written pronunciation, date (or range) when a word or phrase entered the language, part of speech, synonyms, antonyms, and usage note, when appropriate. The words in the definition can also be searched with a right click of the mouse, and it is easy to save, sort, export, and print results. Unfortunately, the CD-ROM excludes several excellent and useful portions of the print dictionary, such as a separate section of new words, a list of words commonly confused, and a Basic Manual of Style. The Bottom Line: Libraries that can afford it should purchase the book and CD-ROM combination for $75. Patrons will find it comprehensive and easy to use. Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary is recommended to public, special, and academic libraries for its currency; the graphics are not the focus here.AEd Tallent, Research Instruction, Harvard Coll. Lib.
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Hardcover: 2256 pages
Publisher: Random House Reference; 2 Sub edition (September 11, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0375425667
ISBN-13: 978-0375425660
Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9 x 3.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 pounds

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not a New Edition, July 7, 1999

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This review is from: Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary and CD-ROM Version 3.0 (Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary & CD-ROM Versio) (Hardcover)

This is an excellent dictionary if you do not already have an earlier edition, but this is not a new edition. It is an exact reproduction of the 1987 Random House Dictionary of the English Language, Second Edition, Unabridged, in a smaller page size, with six and half pages of "new words" in a separate section, and most of the original front matter and supplements (appendices) removed. Many of the "new words" are are new to this dictionary but not to the language, such as "wishing well" and "gematria," which the etymology says first appeared in 1685-95. The CD-ROM is a newer version (3.0) of the software engine than previous editions, but contains the same text as the book, with the "new words" and a few last-minute additions integrated into the main dictionary. In a couple of months, the CD-ROM will be available separately.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The best dictionary currently available., January 12, 2000

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This review is from: Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary : Indexed (Hardcover)

As far as I know, there are only three dependable UNABRIDED dictionaries of English language: Oxford, Webster's 3rd, and Random House. And I find RH to be the most practical one of the three. Yes, Oxford and Webster's 3rd are much respected by the scholars for their "nobleness." But Oxford is way too expensive and excessive in content for every-day usage, and Webster's 3rd is too technical to read and unnecessarily descriptive. That leaves us only with Random House. It's not perfect; it requires many improvements as some of other reviewers have mentioned here. But please note, it's the least expensive, the smallest, and the easiest-to-read unabridged dictionary in the market. People shouldn't consider this book as the most incomplete UNABRIDED dictionary but as the most complete ABRIDED dictionary. It combines completeness and convenience in one. This book will be great for people who find abridged dictionaries too weak in information but find unabridged ones too much.

Its etymologies and definitions lack clarity, however--RH should follow American Heritage in these aspects. Then it would be taking one step closer to being "perfect."

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1.0 out of 5 stars 13 years old!, November 29, 1999

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This review is from: Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary and CD-ROM Version 3.0 (Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary & CD-ROM Versio) (Hardcover)

This is page for page identical to the 1987 edition. All the population figures are from the 1980 census or earlier. Elements 104-107 don't have names. 200 pages of appendices deleted, 6 pages of new words added. Country names and biographical data is updated. Avoid.

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