school dictionary

Student word reference

A school dictionary is a dictionary designed for students, typically featuring simplified definitions, common vocabulary, and age-appropriate examples.

School dictionaries omit obscure words and technical jargon, focusing on terms students encounter in classroom reading and writing.

They often include study aids like grammar guides and usage notes.

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comprehensiveness/scope

school dictionaryunabridged dictionary

Reference containing all words

Oxford English Dictionary · unabridged

intended audience/sophistication

school dictionarytechnical dictionary

Reference defining specialized terms

medical dictionary · legal dictionary · desk dictionary · learner's dictionary

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school, dictionary, schools, schooled, schooling, schooler, preschool, schoolhouse, scholar

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G