Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition (Book with CD-ROM)

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Definitions That Set the Standard for Clarity
Up-to-Date Entries
Nearly 7,500 new entries reflecting changes in technology, society, world politics, and more.
Detailed Illustrations
Over 850 drawings, photographs, and maps.
Extensive Reference Information
Tables, charts, and lists of useful data plus important historical documents and a guide to punctuation.
Thousands of Geographical and Biographical Entries
The people and places that shape our world. Entries are part of the A-Z body of the dictionary, so they are easy to find.
Full-Color Atlas of the World
Detailed and up-to-date maps of the continents and countries of our world.
Notes, Examples, and Synonyms
The help you need to choose words precisely and avoid usage pitfalls.
The Definitive Guide to American English
More unique Americanisms—nearly 12,000—than any other college dictionary.
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800 x 600 resolution 2x speed CD-ROM drive, ISBN13: 9780764571251 ISBN10: 0764571257 Material Type: hardcover