1-Click Answers is software that allows the user to access information about any word that is on the screen. To do so, the user must press ALT and left click on a word. 1-Click Answers then opens a small window with information on the selected word.
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Dictionary/Reference, WindowsBabylon is a bundle of dictionaries and translation tools. It allows the user to look up the definition of any word and allows the user to translate text in over 77 languages. To do so, either type the text to be translated or import it from a file. Babylon 10 can integrate with the user’s web browser, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.
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Dictionary/Reference, Windows 10Babylon Dictionary allows users to search words and receive definitions/information from multiple sources. It requires an Internet connection to work.
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Dictionary/Reference, WindowsDictionary.com Toolbar is a web browser extension that gives the user the definition of a word in-page.
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Dictionary/Reference, WindowsEndNote X7 is bibliographic database software. Its purpose is to build a database grouping all of the user’s bibliographic references. It is possible to import references from the Internet via websites such as PubMed or OvidSP. EndNote can export the references directly into Microsoft Word choosing the appropriate style (i.e. APA). It comes with a variety of styles, and more can be downloaded online.
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Dictionary/Reference, WindowsEnglish Talking Dictionary reads words and their definitions using Text-to-Speech. If the requested word is misspelled, the software comes up with a list of similar words. For every word the user looks up, English Talking Dictionary gives examples of how to use it, synonyms, antonyms, and words that have similar meanings. For example, it could explain that a “cloud” is a type of atmospheric phenomenon and it could also give a list of different “types” of clouds. English Talking Dictionary also has a magnifying feature.
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Dictionary/Reference, WindowsFrench Talking Dictionary reads words and their definitions using Text-to-Speech. If the requested word is misspelled, the software comes up with a list of similar words. For every word the user looks up, French Talking Dictionary gives examples of how to use it, synonyms, antonyms, and words that have similar meanings. For example, it could explain that a “cloud” is a type of atmospheric phenomenon and it could also give a list of different “types” of clouds. French Talking Dictionary also has a magnifying feature.
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Dictionary/Reference, Windows 10This app translates up to 500 characters into 81 different languages. The text can also be read out loud.
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Dictionary/Reference, WindowsLingoes is a dictionary and translation software that allows the user to search for words and translate them. It is also possible to translate large chunks of text.
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Dictionary/Reference, WindowsMendeley is free bibliographic database software. With it, the user can build a database holding all the pertinent and useful bibliographic references. It is possible to import references from the Internet via websites such as PubMed or OvidSP. Mendeley can then export the references directly into Microsoft Word choosing the appropriate style (i.e. APA)
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