This is the worst dictionary ever. Seriously. It's only definition of "delete" referred to computers. Pardon me, but I think that word predates the PC! We tried to use it for my child's vocabulary lesson but it was woefully inadequate on each word we tried. It does not even give the common definitions of most words. To describe it as "terse" would be a compliment. "Woefully inadequate" is more to the point. We actually threw it in the trash.

I bought this book on impulse partially because it was so inexpensive and
small(portable).

I have had it for 3 months. In that time I have picked it up about 5 times
to look up a word.

4......4 times this dictionary did not have the word I was looking for. The
words were neither non-english nor archaic.

To think that my vocabulary is larger than Microsoft's gives me some
pleasure.

The dictionary is now in the garbage bin.

As a collector of modern englsih dictionaries, I found the Encarta to be a refreshing change when it comes to definitions. The definitions don't leave you guessing after you've read them like other dictionaries do. Also, the definitions reflect the "modern" senses of a word, for example, "Aspect" is defined by using the word "part" whereas other dicitionaries dont.

I found it to be a good investment. Easy on the eyes as well. Trust me!

T

For a dictionary its pretty good. It has NO plugs for microsoft i could find if you search Bill Gates (Microsoft FRMR CEO) it says the same thing as it does for Steve Jobs (Apple). it makes finding out what the concept of a word better for example there is a HIGH VOLTAGE warning symbol next to a HIGH TECH word. and a Caution sign near words with disputed usage.