Databases by Type - Dictionaries & Thesauri

See also Encyclopedias & Almanacs and Technical Handbooks for additional resources.

Database Title	Description	Coverage	Some Full Text
Dictionary.com	Search the American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Roget's Thesaurus and other sources. Also useful for translating text.	Current	Y
Encyclopedia Britannica Online	Start here for background information on most topics. Search the web version of the Encyclopedia Britannica or browse by subject, A-Z, or check the World Atlas or timelines of history. Also contains Merriam Websters Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus.	Current	Y
Middle English Dictionary	Comprehensive analysis of lexicon and word usage for medieval times.	1100-1500	Y
Oxford English Dictionary	Electronic version of twenty volume The Oxford English Dictionary, Second Edition and three-volume Additions Series. Search Tips \| Tutorial	Current	Y
Oxford Reference Online	Contains 100+ dictionary, language reference, and subject reference works full text and searchable.	Varies	Y
WPI Acronym Dictionary	IPQ, MQP, ETD, acronyms of WPI explained.	Current	Y

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