Dictionary means A reference work listing words or names from one or more languages, usually ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meanings or sense... This page lists 20 example sentences from real texts and the Dutch translation woordenboek.

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Dictionary meaning

  1. A reference work listing words or names from one or more languages, usually ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meanings or senses, oftentimes also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, translations, as well as other relevant information.
  2. A reference work on a particular subject or activity in which the entries are arranged alphabetically; an alphabetical encyclopedia.
  3. A person or thing regarded as a repository or compendium of information.

Synonyms of Dictionary

lexicon wordbook

Dictionary in Dutch

Example sentences (20)

The Oxford Dictionary definition of ‘opportunity’ is a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

You're either going to vote for the man, knowing that he is the dictionary definition of a criminal, or you're not.

Here are some of the other favourite terms when it comes to the “Draft” dictionary that is a staple in many sports.

According to The Sun, fans are even petitioning the Oxford English Dictionary to add the word to its next edition.

While Urban Dictionary don’t receive monetary rewards, they gain recognition and status within the online community.

Whilst I admit to being guilty of not “deigning to consult a dictionary" before using that term, I have now done so.

If Elizabeth Farrelly had checked her dictionary, she’d know soul means physical and emotional energy, not decay.

According to Urban Dictionary, “” is another word for “cracker,” used particularly when referring to an old white man.

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If you generate longhand, also carry a dictionary with you to check out the spelling of troublesome words and phrases.

A few extra days but considerably more prize money has led trainer John Moloney electing to run Dictionary at Caulfield.

Better look it up in the dictionary than just charging people anyhow which will fall flat on their faces.

And Webster’s Universal Dictionary & Thesaurus defines it as: “to take prisoner; (fortress, etc) to seize; to catch…” (Pg 87).

This helps defend against dictionary attacks or rainbow table attacks and prevents the passwords from being reverse-engineered.

I was reading a story from earlier this year that we ran and it was talking about the Urban Dictionary definition of Twin Falls.

The Oxford Dictionary defines a name as “a word or set of words by which a person or thing is known, addressed, or referred to”.

Black’s Law Dictionary (2nd edition) defines ‘manifest’ as what is “clear and requires no proof”.

These involve various methods to obtain or crack passwords, including brute force attacks, dictionary attacks, or credential stuffing.

Humiliation is one of several words that have been scratched out of the dictionary Guyanese use.

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “sandwich” implies two slices of bread between which a savory meat of some sort was placed.

Here's a word that essentially dropped out of Washington's dictionary in this century: peace.

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Common combinations with dictionary

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How do you use "dictionary" in a sentence?
An example: "The Oxford Dictionary definition of ‘opportunity’ is a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "dictionary" from real English texts.
What does "dictionary" mean?
Dictionary means: A reference work listing words or names from one or more languages, usually ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meanings or senses, oftentimes also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, translations, as well as other relevant information.
What are synonyms of "dictionary"?
Common synonyms of "dictionary" include: lexicon, wordbook.
What is "dictionary" in Dutch?
"dictionary" translates to Dutch as: woordenboek.
How many example sentences with "dictionary" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "dictionary", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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