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This is the complete resource for effective communication. It uses words with precision. Clear, concise definitions help you say exactly what you mean. With 61,000 entries, 3,000 of them new, this dictionary covers the practical language you need every day. Based on the prestigious "Webster's New World College Dictionary", this compact desk edition is up-to-date, authoritative, and easy to use. Write clearly and persuasively. Succinct explanations of grammar and punctuation help you avoid common errors. Expert advice on word usage adds polish to your writing. The clear, readable style guide, now completely rewritten, includes numerous examples of the "do's and don'ts" of effective writing. Get the information you need. Helpful tables give quick access to frequently needed facts, from capitals of the states to measurement conversions. Tables are grouped together so that information is easy to find. This is the dictionary you know and trust, plus a complete, concise style guide and more. It features: widely used scientific, technical, professional, and business terms; frequently used foreign words and phrases; common abbreviations; guide to pronunciation; concise word origins; basic rules of grammar, punctuation, and capitalization; proper expression of numbers; spelling and hyphenation of compound words; guide to proper use of frequently misused words and phrases; and handy reference tables.

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This large print book carries the seal of approval of N.A.V.H. No more struggling with the fine print, thanks to "Webster's New World Portable Large Print Dictionary" ...which has all the outstanding features of other "Webster's New World dictionaries", including clear, precise definitions. Based on the acclaimed "Webster's New World Dictionary, Fourth College Edition", this is the most up to date and handy large print dictionary available, offering: over 35,000 entries; precise definitions; syllable breaks, accents, and pronunciation for difficult words; and, clear, highly readable type. With its authoritative, current, and accessible information in a compact, easy to use format, "Webster's New World Portable Large Print Dictionary" is the one dictionary you can use anywhere in the office, in the classroom, at home...and all the places in between.

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This book is completely revised from the previous edition with increased page count. The title includes: more dictionary entries 61,000, total 13,000 thesaurus entries, 3,000 new dictionary terms, such as biscotti, dot.com, gene therapy, home page, no brainer, portobello mushroom, skybox, surgicenter, veggie. Revised design affords greater readability, with use of custom fonts. This title is based on the authoritative Webster's "New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition".

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From the publishers of Webster's New World® Dictionary: • The clearest, most concise definitions • Over 35,000 entries • The ideal portable companion to Webster's New Pocket Thesaurus • Portable—ideal for school or work

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