desk dictionary

• Словарь среднего размера, предназначенный для удобного использования на рабочем столе, обычно содержащий всесторонний подбор слов и определений для повседневного использования.

A medium-sized dictionary designed for convenient use on a desk, typically containing a comprehensive selection of words and definitions suitable for everyday reference.

1. Medium-sized reference bookB2formal

   A dictionary of moderate size, larger than a pocket dictionary but smaller than an unabridged one, designed for everyday use on a desk.

   Настольный словарь

   • I keep a desk dictionary on my office shelf for quick lookups.
   • A desk dictionary usually contains around 100,000 entries.
   • For most writing tasks, a desk dictionary is sufficient.