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Poll: Which kind of dictionaries do you prefer to use?
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Khrystene (X)
Khrystene (X)
Australia
Polish to English
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two kinds... Mar 5, 2010

I use both online and print dictionaries.
 
Michelle McBride
Michelle McBride  Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 12:42
Japanese to English
Paper & Electronic! Mar 5, 2010

I have to admit I do prefer using paper dictionary, but I have found a new 'friend' which is the portable electronic gadget that holds 4 x different kinds of dictionaries (Japanese to English, English to Japanese, Dictionary & Character Dictionary).
I got it as a gift about 10 years ago from a relative and it really has made a difference as it's so portable.

I poo-pooed these gadgets at first, but you know what, they're great to have around as well as the paper version! ... See more
I have to admit I do prefer using paper dictionary, but I have found a new 'friend' which is the portable electronic gadget that holds 4 x different kinds of dictionaries (Japanese to English, English to Japanese, Dictionary & Character Dictionary).
I got it as a gift about 10 years ago from a relative and it really has made a difference as it's so portable.

I poo-pooed these gadgets at first, but you know what, they're great to have around as well as the paper version!


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Muriel Vasconcellos (X)
Muriel Vasconcellos (X)  Identity Verified
United States
Local time: 04:42
Spanish to English
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Hardcopy dictionaries Mar 5, 2010

Some of my best dictionaries are older dictionaries that are not available on-line. Most hardcopy dictionaries have been very carefully vetted. I prefer the results that they give me.

Quality being equal, then speed counts next. Some of the on-line dictionaries are so slow that I can find the word much faster in the hard copy. An example is Dorland's Medical Dictionary. On the other hand, the Merriam-Webster unabridged English dictionary on my computer is is faster and my hard copy ... See more
Some of my best dictionaries are older dictionaries that are not available on-line. Most hardcopy dictionaries have been very carefully vetted. I prefer the results that they give me.

Quality being equal, then speed counts next. Some of the on-line dictionaries are so slow that I can find the word much faster in the hard copy. An example is Dorland's Medical Dictionary. On the other hand, the Merriam-Webster unabridged English dictionary on my computer is is faster and my hard copy is gathering dust. ▲ Collapse
 
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