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Merriam-webster, Incorporated Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Laminated, 11th Edition

An up-to-date dictionary:

• 10,000 new words and senses from all fields of knowledge
• 165,000 entries and 225,000 definitions
• Detailed symbols show most-common pronunciations and acceptable variants

The features you need:

• More than 40,000 usage examples-the most in any desk dictionary
• Coverage of 5,500 phrases and idioms clarifies meanings and illustrates common use
• More than 700 illustrations and diagrams and dozens of informative tables

Expert word guidance:

• Synonym paragraphs explain different shades of meaning between words
• Usage paragraphs provide guidelines for words with confused or disputed usage
• A handbook of Style offers essential information to improve writing skills

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