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A book of words 
INTRODUCTION TO DICTIONARY
What is DICTIONARY? 
 A book or electronic resource that lists the 
words of language ( typically in alphabetical 
order) and give their 
 Meanings.. 
 Equivalent words in different languages 
 Origin 
 Usage 
 pronunciation
Finding meanings
Watching origin and usage
Types of Dictionary
Dictionary in Different 
Languages
2 mediums of dictionary 
 Can be in book form 
 Can be in electronic form
Book form :
Electronic form

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Introduction to dictionary