September 23rd, 2008

Next best thing on iPhone is a dictionary. Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate(R) Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, has joined hands with the software developer and content provider for mobile devices and desktop PCs, Paragon Software Group to bring premium dictionary content to iPhone users. Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary for iPhone is available on the App Store.

Collegiate Dictionary was tailor-made for the special characteristics and unique features of the iPhone. Merriam-Webster’s database contains 225,000 entries, including more than 10,000 new words and definitions, which can be accessed anywhere, anytime, without Internet connection or additional charges.



Paragon’s Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate(R) Dictionary content features an easy-to-use, single-click application for instant access to all words and definitions. The SlovoEd engine compresses the database to a minimum of memory space while allowing users to quickly perform multiple lookups..The program is supported by iPhones with firmware 2.0, iPhone 3G and iPod touch with firmware 2.0.

Merriam-Webster Inc. acquired the rights to revise and publish Noah Webster’s dictionaries in 1843. Since then, Merriam-Webster has maintained an ongoing commitment to innovation, scholarship, and love of language. Today, the company continues as the leader in both print and electronic language reference publishing with reference products, learning tools, and word games. Merriam-Webster Inc now on the iPhone will go a long way in promoting the correct usage of the language.


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