dictionary

• Ein Substantiv, das ein Nachschlagewerk oder eine digitale Ressource bezeichnet, in dem Wörter einer Sprache, meist alphabetisch geordnet, mit ihren Bedeutungen, der Aussprache und weiteren Informationen aufgeführt sind.

A noun referring to a reference book or digital resource that lists words of a language, typically in alphabetical order, along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

1. Reference bookA1formal

   A book or electronic resource that lists words of a language in alphabetical order and gives their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

   Wörterbuch

   • I looked up the word in the dictionary.
   • She always keeps a dictionary on her desk.
   • The online dictionary provides audio pronunciations.

   Synonymeglossarylexiconwordbook

2. Specialized referenceB1formal

   A reference work containing words and terms related to a specific field or subject.

   Fachwörterbuch

   • He bought a medical dictionary for his studies.
   • The technical dictionary explains engineering terms.
   • A legal dictionary is essential for law students.

   Synonymeglossarylexiconvocabularywordbook