Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged

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ISBN-13: 978-0877792017

ISBN-10: 0877792011

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The largest, most comprehensive American dictionary available in print! With 2,816 pages.

It offers 476,000 entries, including an expanded and updated Addenda Section of new words and meanings.

It can be a wonderful tool to help with homeschooling and remote learning.

It gives you 3,000 illustrations and 140,000 etymologies.

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Carries on the tradition of scholarship and innovation started by Noah Webster over 150 years ago.

Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged

One of the largest, most comprehensive American dictionaries available in print!

Over 476,000 entries, expanded & updated Addenda Section, 140,000 etymologies detailing word origins, 200,000 verbal illustrations & quotations, over 3,000 illustrations.

Boxed Hardcover
Weight: 10 lbs., 8 oz.
Pages: 2,816
Size: 9 1/2"w x 12 7/8"h x 3 1/4"d

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If big is better, the unabridged Webster's Third New International Dictionary is among the best. Weighing 12.5 pounds and measuring 4 inches thick, its 2,662 pages define more than 450,000 words spanning "a" to "zyzzogeton," including words ("disselboom" for instance) not found in other dictionaries, plus clear definitions, comprehensive etymologies, interesting asides, literary usage quotes, and a comfortable typeface. More than 150 years of accumulated scholarship helped collect the 10,000,000 usage examples that accurately provide definitions, and $3,500,000 went into producing this impressive volume. With Webster's Third you get a lot of dictionary for your money.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Merriam-Webster, Inc. (January 1, 1993)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 2662 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0877792011
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0877792017
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.11 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 4.2 x 13.5 inches

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John Popp

Indispensable!

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2017

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Over the years, have purchased five of these, four as gifts. It's without question THE authoritative compendium, reverently called "The Source" among acquaintances. Anyone working with words professionally needs to have them *all*, and they're here. I use mine virtually daily, and treasure its accuracy and completeness. Present day nit-picking over omission of common modern usages is a non-issue, in my view, as the language is slowly deteriorating to grunts in the hands of ignorant and incurious users, and there's little to be gained from inclusion of their distortions. This is the key resource for those who care to communicate with the elegant accuracy afforded by English at its best.

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Nastassja Riemermann

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Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2017

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As stated in the headline, this review is for the Kindle edition. While this dictionary seems to be thorough, it isn't terribly useful as a primary English dictionary on my Kindle, as the pronunciation guide and etymological information are dependent on other entries. Fore example, the entry for "neanthropic" gives the pronunciation as roughly "ne+" (requiring one to look up the pronunciation of anthropic separately), and the etymological information as "ne- + anthrop- + -ic", requiring one to look up the meanings of these morphemes separately as well. I got this dictionary on sale for only $15 plus tax, but don't have enough of an income to waste that much money on a dictionary that's a pain to use.

48 people found this helpful

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Selina

Classy and just what I wanted.

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2019

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Yes. A classic, big fat full-blown dictionary. I am studying some texts written by such a genius kinda guy, that I felt the need to keep a REAL dictionary next to my desk. I used to be a teacher myself, but the language is so precise and elevated that I wanted to make sure of each passage. I do not want to have to keep using the internet, and I prefer having full info on each topic.
This dictionary is like having a mini-library literally at my fingertips.
I did my research to make sure of the most "official" Webster version.
Turns out Merriam Webster is the true "inheritor" of the mantle of Webster.
My husband had a decades-old falling-apart edition that was the edition before this one.
Do be aware that the best way to keep this volume safe, due to its own weight, is to store it either laying on its back or resting on its spine.
I got a rolling wood book cart and use the top tilted shelf to keep the book on, and also as a book rest to hold it when open.
Very, very pleased. Would buy again, if needed or for a gift.

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William M

Star of my library

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019

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I owned a copy of this for many years, but when I moved across the continent I foolishly gave it away (along with a whole lot of other stuff) to save shipping. While the Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary is a very good resource, I have long wanted to have the inimitable resources of the Third New International back in my library. Now I have it, and it's all that I remember. Though the font is small (and my eyes are twenty years older), the use of a small lens is no hindrance. I love language--words and their usage--and this is one of the most effective references for a large part of it.

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Protective Dad

This Review is for the Kindle Version

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2019

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When you purchase an electronic version of a Dictionary, you usually have certain expectations. One of them is the ability to search text. Another is the ability to link the dictionary to documents. This Kindle version does neither. A complete waste of money, in my opinion. Defeats the entire purpose of a dictionary. Very disappointing.

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Ned Leonard

Gigantic tome, tiny type.

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2015

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Hired to edit a 48,000-word e-book, the client insisted Chicago Style Manual rules and Webster's Third New International Dictionary of the English Language is the basis of the manual's grammar and spelling. I had to make the investment, but it's not like I was disappointed to do so. I mean, what a dictionary to rationalize owning! I've enjoyed posing various spelling and definition challenges as I've worked my way through the editing job. Fun, fun, fun. My sole criticism: even at 12.5 pounds and staggering dimensions to get "it all" into this unabridged dictionary, it only could be set in agate type. I mean the really tiny stuff. I purchased one of those "sheet magnifiers" and slipped it inside the cover. So add the cost of one of those to your purchase.

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kio

Does not work well as the Kindle's main dictionary.

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2017

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While this is a massive dictionary, it is not useful to quickly look up a word while reading on your kindle app. The definition pop-up only includes pronunciations and a line or two concerning the word's origin. The pop-up window does not allow you to scroll down for more information. There are no definitions in the pop-up window requiring you to click on the full definition link to open the entire dictionary. While it does open to the correct entry, it slows down your enjoyment of the book by requiring switching back and forth between the dictionary and what you are reading (which isn't always lightning quick on the cheap Kindle Fire tablets).
I am not sure if this is a problem with the Kindle app or with how the dictionary entries were hyperlinked. But until it is fixed it is only good for researching a word and not for quick lookups.

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Doublek

Beyond compare as content, best dictionary ever made

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2019

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This is the best dictionary anyone can have for clear and descriptive definitions. Bar none. What’s more is that the Kindle version is the only digitally available version of the Webster’s Unabridged as of 2019. Easy to search, works very fast on an iPad, even on an older model. My only complaint is that every time I close the book, it reports an error and tells me to delete and download the title again. Tried that 3 times and no change. However, the content is fantastic, it even includes the illustrations of the print edition. It is so much better than the Merriam-Websters app available on all platforms (which mostly gives synonims, no actual definitions) that there is no comparison.

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Ivan's choice

Buy for more words and llustrative examples

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2018

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Somewhat misled by product information, I do not feel any regret for this purchase; this 2002 edition of the 3rd New International is worth the money as Merriam-Webster has decided not to churn out this bulky dictionary in paper edition.
The 3rd New International Dictionary has more words, and it has more illustrative examples than any other single volume English dictionary available on the market.
And all these illustrative examples recorded are from good writers and trustworthy sources.
Buy this one and feel the difference!

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Nick

It contains 450 000 words

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2020

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The Dictionary arrived on time and in good presentation. It has over 450,000 words which makes it one of the most thorough dictionaries in one book.

The only downside is that each page is in three columns and the writting is quite small.

It would be better to have a two-volume set with larger text.

Nick

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Daughter of Ab Yahuah

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2019

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I returned this product as it was not quite what I was expecting. It was easy to return.

Angelina

Three Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2016

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Clever big book

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