Aug 6, 2010 at 9:00am ET by Barry Schwartz

Google Operating System posted that the Google Dictionary has switched content providers. Google used Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary in the past but today they are now using Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. What is the difference? Well, here are two words with different explanations: Collins: "If you call someone a swot, you disapprove of the fact that they study extremely hard and are not interested in other things." Oxford: "A person who studies hard, esp. one regarded as spending too much time studying." Compare other words yourself between C [...]

Google Revamps Dictionary Results

Jul 26, 2010 at 9:32am ET by Barry Schwartz

Google announced they have redesigned and enhanced their dictionary results. Google said you no longer have to type define or what is prior to your search to trigger a dictionary. Google added "implicit triggering" of the dictionary result, so for example, a search on [stupendous] shows a dictionary result at the top of the page: The dictionary result also includes speech and pronunciation information and additional dictionary links to third-party sites. Plus, Google pushed this out to all global English users. There are more changed coming, including improvements to the mobile [...]

Google Adds Related Phrases To Definitions

Mar 22, 2007 at 8:47am ET by Barry Schwartz

Threadwatch spotted that Google has added "related phrases" to the Google definitions feature. For example, a search on define:car shows at the top: Related phrases: car rental cable car trailer on flat car stock car tank car pace car car kit champ car box car racer Here is a screen capture: [...]

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