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Dictionaries and Thesauri
This page lists dictionaries freely available on the Web. If you wish to translate a section of text into another language please use the Translation Services page.
Dictionaries
Macquarie Dictionary
The Macquarie Dictionary is an Australian English dictionary, published by Macquarie Library Pty Ltd. It can be searched, for free, from this site.
Language Dictionaries
Part of the Yourdictionary.com site, this page is a collection of online dictionaries, in a variety of languages.
Life Science Dictionary
Published on the web by BioTech, University of Texas Institute for Cellular and Molecular Biology, this site is a searchable dictionary focusing on terms used in biochemistry, biotechnology, botany,
cell biology and genetics. Includes many illustrations.
Dictionary of Units
Compiled by Frank Tapson, from the Centre for Innovative Teaching in Mathematics, this site is a summary of most units of measure used around the world.
YourDictionary.com: Specialty Dictionaries
A large site that lists online dictionaries on specialised topic areas.
The Internet Language Dictionary
Offered by NetLingo.com, this site is an online dictionary of popular Internet words and definitions that describe the technology of the World Wide Web. The site is easily navigable, and users can access definitions by clicking on the terms of their choice, which are located in the left hand frame.
Glossarist.com
A directory of glossaries and subject directories. Includes glossaries for the veterinary and biological sciences.
Thesauri
Roget’s II: The New Thesaurus, 3rd Edition
Published by Houghton Mifflin, USA, this site is an online version of Roget's Thesaurus.
WorldNet: a Lexical Database for English
An on-line lexical reference system from the Cognitive Science Laboratory, Princeton University. English nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs are organized into synonym sets.
Mirriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
Searchable online thesaurus from Merriam-Webster, USA.