Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition

The words you need Today-Anytime, Anywhere The groundbreaking Eleventh Edition merges print, CD-ROM, and Internet formats into one convenient package, providing unmatched accessibility and flexibility. The most up-to-date Dictionary Available * 10,000 new words and senses from all fields of knowledge * 165,000 entries and 225,000 definitions * Detailed symbols show most-common pronunciations and acceptable variants The Features Dictionary Buyers ask for * More than 40,000 usage examples-the most in any desk dictionary * Coverage of 7,500 phrases and idioms clarifies meanings and illustrates common use * More than 700 illustrations and diagrams and dozens of informative tables Expert Word Guidance * Synonym paragraphs explain different shades of meaning between words * Usage paragraphs provide guidelines for words with confused or disputed usage * A Handbook of Style offers essential information to improve writing skills.Merriam-Webster is the author of 'Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition', published 2003 under ISBN 9780877798095 and ISBN 0877798095.