This "user-friendly" guide to computer language, completely updated with material especially geared to the needs of personal computer users, provides clear, jargon-free definitions for 2,500 terms.

Defines terms and concepts related to computers, programming, electronics, telecommunications, and information science.

The phenomenally popular compact dictionary has been newly revised and updated—the perfect reference for school, office, and home. Webster’s New World dictionaries have been defining American English for more than fifty years. This perennial bestseller is sure to draw in even more readers with its updated materials—including new biographical, geographical, scientific, and vocabulary entries reflecting our rapidly evolving language. The Webster’s New World Dictionary is ideal for students and adults of all ages.

Here's the perfect answer to the question "How can I look it up in the dictionary if I can't spell it?" Created by the editors of Webster's New World, this handy dictionary alphabetically lists the most common misspellings of more than 15,000 frequently used words, and gives the correct spellings in easy-to-read boldface type. Brief definitions help distinguish among the different meanings of many words. Readers are aided by syllable divisions that make it easier to remember the correct spelling, tips on becoming a better speller, and useful advice on avoiding common causes of misspellings. Easy-to-read page design helps readers quickly find the information they need. And now, many new words have been added, including many difficult technology terms, to make this the most up-to-date misspeller's guide available.

Webster's Compact Dictionary gives you fast, easy access to the most commonly used words in the English language. In addition to clear, concise definitions, main entries include pronunciations, part-of-speech labels, end-of-the-line hyphenation points, and inflected forms. Provides over 38,000 entries for common words.