Completely updated and redesigned, the new Eleventh Edition of the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary sets a new standard in electronic dictionaries with dynamic new content, a striking new look, and a fresh platform for easy viewing and accessibility. Designed to help you communicate effectively, it combines high-quality language reference with state-of-the-art search technology, providing instant access to over 200,000 words and 500,000 synonyms. Easy to Understand Definitions Immediate access to clear and concise definitions for over 200,000 words, which includes inflected words. Usage paragraphs provide guidelines for words with confused or disputed usage.

Headwords and definitions spoken with Franklin's ClariSpeech technology.

Discover the correct spelling for a word based on phonetically-entered words and Franklin's quick search and retrieval technology.

Expand your vocabulary. Use alternate word choices with a complete thesaurus containing 500,000 synonym returns (including Classmates). Synonym paragraphs explain different shades of meaning between words. Have the Confusables feature, the comprehensive Franklin Grammar Guide (with Grammar quizzes), and over 20 tables of useful information, at your fingertips.

Build your vocabulary while playing Letris, Word Dozer and other interactive games.

This reference tool has a built-in ROLODEX Databank and is expandable with a PC connectivity kit (sold separately) that allows for downloads of other reference and eBook titles as well as eNews from around the world. Use your book card slot to access a library of additional Franklin titles.

• Dimension: 5.1" x 3.5" x .5"
• Requires 2 AAA batteries
• Merriam-Webster Speaking Dictionary and Thesaurus
• More than 200,000 words with clear and concise definitions.
• Thesaurus with 500,000 synonyms
• Automatic spell correction
• Comprehensive grammar Guide provides expert word usage advice
• 5 challenging word games
• Speaker with adjustable volume and jack for optional headphones
• Automatic demonstration
• Interactive function keys
• Automatic shutoff for longer battery life
• Adjustable screen contrast
• Translates and spells 50,000 Portuguese and English words
• 11-line screen display with adjustable type sizes, including "large type"
• One BOOKMAN card slot; see Bookcard list
• One year warranty

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