Microsoft Encarta Thesaurus

By Microsoft Corporation, Microsoft, Microsoft Corporation Staff

Book Overview

Words At the Speed of Today The Microsoft? Encarta? Thesaurus is a portable guide for choosing the right word. Over 200,000 synonyms and antonyms can be accessed from a quick-reference A-Z list of more than 25,000 entries, including clearly labeled slang, informal, technical, and literary terms. Contained in a handy format, it can be slipped easily into any briefcase or schoolbag. Special features include: - Over 100 "Compare and Contrast" panels highlight the differences between over 700 words with similar meanings. Find out the difference between "beginner", "apprentice", "greenhorn", and "tyro". - Over 300 "Word bank" panels provide vocabulary lists for selected topics-e.g., gemstones, dinosaurs, aircraft, and more. - A "Test Your Wordpower" section enables users to assess their vocabulary range and verbal speed. Microsoft? Encarta? Thesaurus

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312983638
• ISBN13: 9780312983635
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

excellent for quick reference

I recommend this thesaurus to not only internationals but also Americans as well. Maybe this thesaurus is not enough for deep readings and writings but I believe it will meet your most needs. I suggest you to use this thesaurus with a thick and broader thesaurus, in this way if you do not find an equivalent for a particular word in this one, you can easily refer to other big thesaurus. Other than that, the most useful feature of this thesaurus is that it has not only synonyms (which most thesauri only have) but also antonyms.

The Encarta Dictionary By Microsoft

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

Easy to use

This is a superb thesaurus; very easy to use. My kids use it alot for writing reports. The Encarta Dictionary is also a must.

For a dictionary.

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.