dictionary

• Substantivo que designa uma obra de referência, impressa ou digital, que lista as palavras de uma língua, geralmente em ordem alfabética, com seus significados, pronúncia e outras informações. Também pode se referir a um repertório ou conjunto de termos de uma área específica.

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.

   Dicionário

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

   Sinônimosglossarylexiconwordbook

2. Specialized referenceB1formal

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

   Obra de referência especializada

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

   Sinônimosglossarylexiconvocabularywordbook