Getting it right Nov 4, 2009
n Grant Barrett is editorial director of the online dictionary. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Claim denied on a terrorism technicality Oct 21, 2009
I believe that the definition of destination -- according to their policy and the online dictionary -- includes the entire country. Plus, as part of the terrorist activity, impending threats were made to airports, train stations and other places throughout India. (MSNBC -- Travel)
13 Comments Oct 10, 2009
Run spell check on your posts before you correct someone: "Fron the FREE online Dictionary." I assume in the story above the writer meant to write "warmed" 1 : to become warm 2 a : to become ardent, interested, or receptive usually used with to or toward b : to become filled with affection or love used with to or toward 3 : to experience feelings of pleasure : bask 4 : to become ready for operation or performance by preliminary activity often used with up. Thanks webster. (KWTX.com, TX)
Guns dont kill people? Oct 9, 2009
From an online dictionary: A magazine is an ammunition storage and feeding device within or attached to a repeating firearm. Magazines may be integral to the firearm (fixed) or removable (detachable). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Hot Girls ... Hangin' With Your Boys ... Welcome to Your 20's! 'Secret Girlfriend' Tackles the Single Life Like Never Before When COMEDY CENTRAL's New Series Premieres Wednesday, October 7 at 10:30 p.m. Oct 6, 2009
Launching this month, the "" Web site will feature deleted and extended scenes from the series, an online dictionary defining the shows various "brocabulary," as well as a profile for Sam and Phil on COMEDY CENTRAL's sister site. Additionally, fans of the series can play the "Secret Girlfriend" game, When Booty Calls, allowing them to set off on a wild adventure in search of fun and getting laid. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Search engines may soon kill off dictionary sites Sep 24, 2009
All sorts of traffic finds its way to an online dictionary through a search engine, which means that all sorts of advertising revenue depends on those clicks coming through ... com a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms, and translation of Loquacious. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Planning A Vintage Wedding Sep 19, 2009
The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines the adjective, vintage, as of old, recognized, and enduring interest, importance or quality. This is one way of looking at a vintage wedding theme: a classic. (Suite101.com)
No repentance for this Liberal (85) Sep 7, 2009
The online dictionary lists a range of meanings for liberal, but in our context its fair to say that the following are the most apt. 1. (Boerne Star, TX)
Students Protest April Fools' Issue Aug 30, 2009
Meriam-Webster Online Dictionary: Racism, by its simplest definition is the belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race. Random House: The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
August Anxiety Aug 28, 2009
Perseveration is the "continuation of something to an exceptional degree or beyond a desired point," according to Webster's Online Dictionary. Think of it as beyond persistence. (Townhall.com)
Event highlights ag innovations Aug 7, 2009
Merriam-Websters Online Dictionary defines innovation as the introduction of something new; a new idea, method or device. Fisch said the ability to have the vision for innovation and find ways to achieve and apply it can go a long way in advancing ones business. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
When Is a Human a 'Human Being'? Ask the White House Science Adviser Jul 30, 2009
" The first meaning of "being," according to the Webster's Online dictionary, is "the quality or state of having existence. " By definition, as soon as a human exists, he or she is a "human being. (Human Events Online)
5 nuggets of knowledge about dog days Jul 29, 2009
The Merriam-Webster OnLine dictionary defines the dog days of summer as the period between early July and early September when the hot sultry weather of summer usually occurs in the northern hemisphere. Here it is the end of July and Gaylord is still waiting for those dogs to descend upon us with their sultry weather (see next nugget). (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
HUDSON: Not getting the media's Jackson mania Jul 19, 2009
a famous or celebrated person Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. "The hero was distinguished by his achievement; the celebrity by his image or trademark. The hero created himself; the celebrity is created by the media. The hero was a big man; the celebrity is a big name." Daniel J. Boorstin. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Final Word: An identity change Jul 15, 2009
According to Merriam-Webster s online dictionary, blue devil is a noun, meaning low spirits or despondency. Used in a sentence: I m fighting the blue devils. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Shawn McCollough, a 'Macho'? Jul 14, 2009
- Online Dictionary of the Social Sciences. Machismo is prominently exhibited or excessive masculinity. (Nogales International, AZ)
New From Babylon - Free Upgrade for All Mac Users - The Improved Babylon for Mac Now With Online and Offline Dictionaries Jul 6, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Babylon Ltd. (TASE: BBYL), the world leading provider of online dictionary () and translation solutions ( ), presents the new version of Babylon for Mac, now supporting both online and offline dictionaries. This version continues the lead of Babylon globally known dictionary and translation software for MAC OS X.. (PR Newswire)
Call of nature Jul 1, 2009
Grant Barrett is editorial director of Wordnik, , a new online dictionary that aims to collect every word in English. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
R.I. May End Link To Slavery Past Jun 27, 2009
The word "plantation" is defined in Miriam-Websters Online Dictionary thus. Pronunciation: \plan. (CBS News)
Meng wants ‘Oriental’ off state documents Jun 26, 2009
Friday June 26, 2009. Meng wants Oriental off state documents , Managing Editor06/25/2009. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
GAME LINGUISTICS » Jun 26, 2009
GameSpy: The Call of Duty Online Dictionary - Page 1 ... The Call of Duty Online Dictionary ... Compiled below is the ever-growing living document known as the Call of Duty Online Dictionary. (IGN Gear)
Family Seeks Donations for Cycling Challenge to Benefit Cancer Research Jun 17, 2009
WOODBURY - Webster's Online Dictionary defines public service as, "a service rendered in the public interest.". Those who know resident Richard Aronheim know he is often the first to lend a hand to a neighbor, friend or family at a moment's notice. (Voices, CT)
Summer gets started; Google gets whacked Jun 16, 2009
One of the other Googlewhacking rules is that the word has to be in the online dictionary database of , which is used by Google for word definitions. While "hexafluoride" is, indeed, a real word, it's not in the database and can't be used (words in the database have the word "Dictionary" preceding the definition). (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Funemployment: The Recession Dictionary's Latest Jun 6, 2009
While Merriam-Webster's Dictionary added three recession-inspired words to its online dictionary recently, editors there and at rival American Heritage Dictionary agree that it will take years before such words make it into print dictionaries, if they ever do. Related. (ABC News -- Business)
Recession Dictionary May 27, 2009
While Merriam-Webster's Dictionary added three recession-inspired words to its online dictionary recently, editors there and at rival American Heritage Dictionary agree that it will take years before such words make it into print dictionaries, if they ever do. For now, ABCNews. (ABC News)
* Head of Council of Indigenous Peoples comes under fire May 19, 2009
Meanwhile, Huang said that in its online dictionary, the Ministry of Education (MOE) had recently listed the title head leader (Y) as ringleader of a criminal organization. In Aboriginal culture, the term is an honorable title bestowed upon the patriarch of a tribe who has demonstrated superior wisdom, leadership and bravery. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Barack's Shadow May 4, 2009
"An objective definition of social democracy from Merriam-Webster's online dictionary," the congressman found, "is as follows: 'A political movement advocating a gradual and peaceful transition from capitalism to socialism by democratic means.' ". Yikes, is that the only definition. (Townhall.com)
The Diplomatic Saga! May 1, 2009
My online dictionary defines a diplomat as a person appointed by a national government to conduct official negotiations and maintain political, economic, and social relations with another country or countries. Diplomatic relations as per the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations of 1963 catalogues most modern diplomatic and consular practices, including diplomatic immunity. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Your ancestors durst to speak the English language Apr 28, 2009
MOORE WORDS: That interjection cited above, "soho," means "the cry made by huntsmen when they uncouple the dogs in hunting the hare," according to Webster's Online Dictionary. It goes on to say that "tally-ho!" is the cry when a fox breaks cover; "so! or see!" means to call attention; and "ho!" means "hie after him." (In turn, "hie" means hasten, I learned. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Special sauces Apr 19, 2009
These words are markers of cool, according to Grant Barrett, who is a cohost of the radio program "A Way With Words," editor of the online dictionary , and a colleague of mine at Wordnik, a new online dictionary. "Those suffixes aren't throwaways. Think of them like symbols. A biohazard sign on a hospital door is like Standard English. One of these words is like a biohazard sign on a lunchbox.". (Boston Globe)
App-a-Day: Dictionary.com Apr 10, 2009
I was already a huge fan of the online Dictionary ... com Articles I was already a huge fan of the online Dictionary. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Now is not time for any bonus Apr 10, 2009
Merriam-Webster s online dictionary defines clueless as: completely or hopelessly bewildered, unaware, ignorant, or foolish. Well, we cannot say Rep. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Letters to the Editor Mar 26, 2009
Regarding the March 16 article, "New online dictionary redefines 'look it up'": Three cheers for lexicographer Erin McKean's revolutionary concept "Wordnik," which marries traditional lexicography to the computer age. As I'm sure Ms. McKean well knows, Oxford University Press publishes a great many dictionaries devoted to a wide range of special areas of interest, one of which is of wide general interest and is titled "Science." I'd like to suggest that she give some thought to creating a... (Christian Science Monitor)
Ghana Needs Constitutional Ammendment(S) Now! Mar 14, 2009
The problem lies with the word ASSENTED. Assent according to Merriam-Websters Online Dictionary is agree to something especially after thoughtful consideration. Its synonyms are consent, accede, acquiesce, subscribe, it means to concur with what has been proposed, it implies an act involving the understanding or judgment and applies to propositions or opinions. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Recession Enriches English & That's About It Mar 10, 2009
While Merriam-Webster's added three new recession-inspired words to its online dictionary recently, editors there and at rival American Heritage Dictionary agree that it will take years before such words make into print dictionaries -- if they ever do. Editors said that at a minimum, a new word must be used commonly for about five years before it meets dictionary standards. (ABC News -- Business)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Feb 20, 2009
Youngsters dumbstruck with the doolally antics of their grandparents can now consult an online dictionary to help bridge the language gap. The Telegraph film critics discuss the Best Picture award. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Farewell, etui Feb 16, 2009
Erin McKean is a lexicographer working on a new online dictionary. She blogs at. (Boston Globe)
Online superstars: The best websites Feb 14, 2009
an online dictionary. Create, store and edit documents on the internet, without having to install anything on your computer. (iAfrica.com)
Web site of the week Feb 12, 2009
As in, "this snow is super crunchy right now." In addition to the online dictionary, which defines words such as dank and phat (note the "ph" spelling), the site provides knowledge for snowboarders including how to fall to different types of snow (did you know there are four. . (Montana Standard, MT)
Bahasa Indonesia immaturity? Feb 12, 2009
com does not seem to be a functioning online dictionary. I hardly think that the inconsistencies found in online dictionaries can serve as supporting evidence of the "immaturity" of the Indonesian language, rather than that of online dictionaries. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Letter: Pursuit of marriage rights an issue of love and equality Feb 8, 2009
Love is something that cannot be defined by Merriam-Webster's online dictionary. Love knows no boundaries. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Learn to talk slang Feb 7, 2009
So if you wanted to know what such beauties as "American Idling," "Land it in the Hudson," or "Kitchenheimer's" means, visit an online dictionary of slang written by visitors to the site. Which means it's always changing, and always interesting. (iAfrica.com)
