In addition to tried and true tomes like the New Oxford American Dictionary and Webster's New World College Dictionary, we wanted to add volumes for those practicing medicine and law, as well as people who are simply interested in those industries' terms. On the flip side, though, once children know the words they will likely require a more advanced dictionary, so a quick learner may grow out of it quickly. Be aware that with the DK version, things are extremely simplified, which makes it great for new readers.
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Merriam-Webster's edition is also full of supplementary information on geography and word history. Each has an abundance of helpful visuals and clear, concise definitions that should not confuse. And since the printed dictionaries on our list come from venerable sources, you can always be sure you're getting the most reliable definitions, which is not always the case when you're searching online.įor kids, we recommend DK's My First Dictionary and Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary. There are also myriad reasons to believe that physically looking up a term helps you learn and retain it better.
Even in a modern age, a physical copy is ideal for at-home reference thanks to the fact that it never requires electricity or an internet connection. You'd think with apps and search engines that by now hardcover dictionaries would be obsolete, but that's simply not true.
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