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About WordBook
2.1. About WordBook
WordBook is American English dictionary software developed by TranCreative Software (
www.trancreative.com). The core content is compiled from WordNet version 2.0 by Princeton University.
Facts about WordBook dictionary content:
- Entries include both American English and British English plus many other common names and terminologies.
- Dictionary database is compressed, has more than 147 thousands word entries and more than 300 thousands word links that connect related words together.
- Word definitions are organized into synonym sets and contain pronunciation guide in International Phonetic Alphabets.
Highlights of WordBook:
- Word Picker to lookup words in other applications.
- Speech Engine to pronounce words within the dictionary and to read English text selected within other applications.
- Dynamic word list that covers whole dictionary entries, scrolled as you type so you can quickly select without having to enter the entire words.
- Recently viewed, Study and Favorite word lists to keep track of words and study new words conveniently.
- Powerful word searching that supports wildcard or phonetic types of search. Additional word lists can be used for different needs.
WordBook is also available for Microsoft Windows (Desktop/Laptop PC) and Microsoft Smartphone.