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New DioDict 4, Quick Search Enabled Electronic Dictionary, Now Available
The complete DioDict English Dictionary – 184,500 words, meanings and examples – Thousands of notes on grammar and ways to use words – No internet connection needed.
**Free upgrade available for DioDict 3 users.
DioDict 4 is only compatible with OS versions ICS (Android 4.0) and above. If your device’s OS is ICS or higher, DioDict 4 will be downloaded and installed. If your device’s OS is lower than ICS, DioDict 3 will be automatically selected for download.
If you are using DioDict 3, please note that each version has different functions. **
Contains Rich Content
This app includes content from the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition, 2010.
Imagine having the top selling English learner’s dictionary in your pocket!
Dictionary features include:
- 184,500 words, phrases and meanings from British and American English. British/American-only words are specially marked.
- Thousands of examples of real English showing learners how a word is normally used.
- Text to speech engine so you can listen to American and British native speaker’s pronunciation of words and sentences.
- 1,000 newly coined words, such as ‘podcast’, ‘wiki’, ‘carbon footprint’, ‘social networking’, and ‘tiger economy’.
- 7,000 synonyms and antonyms as well as 5,000 words related to science, literature, computers, and business.
- Explanations and examples use natural, easy-to-understand English.
- A pronunciation guide (IPA) with word stress shown next to each word entry.
- Large amount of grammatical information:
– parts of speech (noun, verb, adj. etc.) of each word.
– irregular verb forms and noun plurals.
– which prepositions are used with which verbs and adjectives.
– whether a noun is countable or uncountable.
Powerful & Specialized Functions
*Easier Search with ‘Multi Search’
- When you enter a word to search, relevant sentence idioms and phrasal verbs are searched for and spelling is checked automatically.
- Multiple types of searches are available in a single search window without the need to select a search mode.
*Search Features
- Wildcard search: enter “?” or “*” in place of a letter when you are unsure of the spelling (e.g., “man*ver” retrieves the word “maneuver”).
- Search not only for words, but for phrases or examples.
- The spell check function corrects typos – if you are unsure of the spelling or mis-type a word, a list of similar words is offered.
- Search for similar words: e.g. clicking on “adding” in an entry yields a list of similar and derivative words: “addition”, “additional”, “additive”, “addition reaction”.
- The search results are listed in real-time when you enter a keyword.
- Links to Google so that you can search for more information on a particular word.
*Vocab Revision
- Pronunciation guide from the built-in American Text To Speech (TTS) solution.
- History menu lists all your recent word searches.
- Save words and expressions to any number of flashcard folders.
- You can efficiently learn the words saved in the folders using the Cradle and Yes/No Quizzes function.
Reliable Dictionary App Provider
***Electronic Dictionary Application Chosen by Top Smartphone Manufacturers, such as Samsung and LG.
- Installed on over 90% of Samsung and LG smartphones with users all over the world. Highest market share for dictionary applications.
*** The Number One Company in the Domestic Mobile Electronic Dictionary Market for Over 10 Years, with Over 100 staff in R&D.
- The company’s own testing department performs meticulous testing, along with a customer support department.
What’s New
- restoration function for Wordbook
(when you upgrade DioDict version from 3 to 4.)
- sound replay option
- set screen timeout function
Source: APKDROID.NET
