We
rely heavily on definitions in framing
our questions. You may rely on any
reliable source for your definitions. It
is best to use a variety of resources,
including a textbook.
Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary
If you
can't find a word or if you know there are multiple spellings for it, try here:
www.m-w.com. For multiple spellings, use whichever version they have
listed first.
Google Definitions
Use Google to get glossary definitions gathered from various online
sources by typing the word "define," then a space, and then the word(s) you want
defined in the Google search field. If Google has seen a definition for
the word or phrase on the Web, it will retrieve that information and display it
at the top of your search results.
Google also has an automatic spell check, so if you spell a search word
improperly, it often notices with a line such as: Did you mean: innocuous?
Dorland's
One of our favorite medical
dictionaries is Dorland's. If you are working on a medical subject and you
do not have an electronic version, please request a copy from us. We can
also provide instructions for installing the dictionary as well as the spell
check feature that comes with the program.
Stedman's
Some people have experienced rare
errors with Dorland's returning unclear or inappropriate definitions. If this
happens to you, we also have Stedman's dictionary available. Simply contact us
to request a copy.