This download puts easy access to Merriam-Webster right on your computer. Simply move your cursor over a word and the software searches the content and returns the dictionary article instantly in a pop-up box. Merriam-Webster's Concise Dictionary contains more than 40,000 entries, clear and concise definitions, written pronunciations, and variant spellings. The iFinger engine under the hood works both online and offline, checking spelling automatically, or allowing you to run manual text searches for specific queries.
Editor's review of Merriam Webster's Concise Dictionary Fast, free and handy, Merriam Webster's Concise Dictionary quickly became an essential tool on our desktop. Just double-click any word you come across online or in local documents to look it up. You also can place a search box into your title bar to search for words on the fly. The most common definitions are returned first, but more are a click away. You also can enhance the dictionary with your own words or imported lists in text format. Wordsmiths, students, and other curious minds will find Merriam Webster's Concise Dictionary very helpful.