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dictionary
This term evokes a sense of definitive authority and structured knowledge. It serves as the ultimate arbiter of language, providing a standardized reference point to resolve disputes over meaning or spelling. While a glossary is limited to a specific text or technical field, a dictionary implies a comprehensive scope. In modern usage, the word has shifted from describing a physical heavy volume to encompassing digital databases and algorithmic search tools.
Countable when referring to the physical book or the specific software application used for lookup.
Meanings
A book or electronic resource that lists words in alphabetical order and gives their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.
"He looked up the word in a dictionary."