Webster's New World College Dictionary

Nearly 7,500 new entries bring meaning and understanding to changes in lifestyles, technology, medicine, society, world politics and cultures, and more.Important people, places, objects, and concepts are clearly illustrated to help you recognize and identify them.Numerous tables, charts, and lists provide it handy reference to geographical and other useful data. A special section also includes important historical documents, a guide to punctuation, and full-color maps of the world.The people and places that shape our world are fully covered. Entries are part of the dictionary, so they are easy to find. Many entries include maps or photographs.To help you choose words precisely, usage notes give important cautions and explanation. Examples put words into meaningful context. Synonym notes list related words and point out important differences in meaning.Each page is designed so you don't have to work to find the information you want.Webster's New World College Dictionary includes more unique Americanisms -- nearly 12,000 -- than any other college dictionary. Its crisp, dynamic defining style is itself uniquely American.Webster's New World Staff is the author of 'Webster's New World College Dictionary', published 2002 under ISBN 9780028634746 and ISBN 0028634748.