Meaning of the word dictionary in English

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dictionary

US /ˈdɪk.ʃən.er.i/
UK /ˈdɪk.ʃən.er.i/
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Noun

1.

a book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language (typically in alphabetical order) and gives their meaning, or gives the equivalent words in a different language, often also providing information about pronunciation, origin, and usage.

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