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Free but authentic mobile dictionaries: pros and cons

Sarika Sawant (SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, India)

Library Hi Tech News

ISSN: 0741-9058

Article publication date: 3 April 2017

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Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this paper is to find out best free mobile general dictionaries to recommend library users.

Design/methodology/approach

Google Play Store was reviewed to find out free but authentic dictionaries.

Findings

Even though there are more than 100+ free dictionaries available, out of it, two dictionaries, that is, Oxford Dictionary of English & Dictionary by Merriam-Webster, were found to be the best with prominent features such as search and learning tools.

Originality/value

The paper throws light on best free mobile dictionaries with their features which are rarely mentioned in literature.

Keywords

Citation

Sawant, S. (2017), "Free but authentic mobile dictionaries: pros and cons", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 34 No. 2, pp. 9-10. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-11-2016-0058

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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