Speaking Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary

The Speaking Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary is an electronic dictionary that is designed to help users communicate effectively. It uses high-quality language reference with state-of-the-art search technology.

The features include:

• 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.
• Accurate pronunciation
• Headwords and definitions spoken with Franklin’s ClariSpeech™ technology.
• Authoritative Spelling - Discover the correct spelling for a word based on phoneticallyentered words and Franklin’s quick search and retrieval technology.
• Advanced Thesaurus and Grammar Guide - Expand users’ vocabulary and use alternate word choices with a complete thesaurus containing 500,000 synonym returns.
• 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.
• Interactive Learning with Word Games - Letris, Word Dozer and other interactive games.
• Built-in ROLODEX® Databank and is expandable with a PC connection kit (sold separately) that allows for downloads of other reference and eBook titles as well as eNews. Users can use a book card slot to access a library of additional Franklin titles.

Cost: $120

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