Dictionary ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Dictionary ( noun )

1. A book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about their meanings, forms, pronunciation, etc.
2. A reference book containing an alphabetical list of words, with information given for each word.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin dictionarius, from diction- "a saying", from dicere "say".

Examples:

1. He looked up a word in the dictionary.
2. She consulted a dictionary for spelling.
3. The dictionary defines the word accurately.
4. The dictionary includes both British and American English.
5. The students were asked to bring a dictionary to class.

(As a verb)

Dictionary ( verb )

1. A book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about their meanings, forms, pronunciation, etc.
2. A reference book containing an alphabetical list of words, with information given for each word.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin dictionarius, from diction- "a saying", from dicere "say".

Examples:

1. He looked up a word in the dictionary.
2. She consulted a dictionary for spelling.
3. The dictionary defines the word accurately.
4. The dictionary includes both British and American English.
5. The students were asked to bring a dictionary to class.