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英 ['dɪkʃ(ə)n(ə)rɪ] 美['dɪkʃə'nɛri]

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A desk dictionary is medium-sized, generally containing over 170, 000 entries as well as extra features.

Abridged dictionaries, such as pocket and desk dictionaries, are shortened.

An unabridged dictionary is a complete dictionary.

Because unabridged dictionaries contain nearly all English words, they are large and heavy.

For college work you should own a current desk dictionary.

However, a pocket dictionary doesn't contain enough entries to be adequate for college reference homework.

If the copyright date of your current dictionary shows that it was published five or more years ago, consider investing in a more recent edition.

In addition, the information about each word in a pocket dictionary is generally limited.

In selecting a dictionary, check the features it offers besides vocabulary definitions.

Not all print dictionaries are the same, as you will notice when you select one.

The article has a title: How to Select a Print Dictionary.

The dictionary is out of date: many words have been added to the language since it was published.

This is reflected in an up-to-date dictionary.

To make a wise selection, you should know how to distinguish among three kinds of print dictionaries: pocket, desk, and unabridged.

You should also know the copyright date of your dictionary, and check its special features.