Is the Collegiate Dictionary banned?
The direct descendant of Daniel Webster’s dictionary, it remains the best-selling desk dictionary in the country. It was banned by the Menifee Union School District (California) in 2010 for its graphic definitions.
When was Webster’s Dictionary last updated?
2002
Addenda sections, featuring words that came into use after publication of the 1961 edition, have been added regularly, most recently in 2002. Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary is updated annually and has been completely re-edited and revised every 10 to 12 years.
Is Merriam Webster a collegiate dictionary?
Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition This durable, laminated version features more than 225,000 definitions, over 42,000 usage examples, and is updated on an ongoing basis.
What is the latest edition of Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary?
Eleventh Edition
Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition.
What is Collegiate Dictionary?
Noun. 1. collegiate dictionary – an abridged dictionary of a size convenient to hold in the hand. desk dictionary. dictionary, lexicon – a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them.
Who Is Webster of Webster dictionary?
lexicographer Noah Webster
Webster’s Dictionary is any of the English language dictionaries edited in the early 19th century by American lexicographer Noah Webster (1758–1843), as well as numerous related or unrelated dictionaries that have adopted the Webster’s name in honor.
What is the difference between a collegiate dictionary and a regular one?
A collegiate dictionary is an abridged dictionary, one that is sized to be conveniently held in the hand. A full dictionary is a large volume that attempts to list and define all words in the English language. Additional information, such as pronunciation and etymology (word history), is often included.
