Merriam-Webster app review

Merriam-Webster

Price: Free

Merriam-Webster by Merriam-Webster, Inc. is a reference app that just so happens to be one of the most highly-respected dictionaries available.

If you’re looking for an all-around reliable and complete dictionary app this is a great one to download. This app delivers all the definitions from the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary so you're guaranteed to find what you're looking for. This app enables voice searching which is incredibly convenient especially when your hands aren't free to type. The voice search also helps when you're not sure on the spelling of the word.

Other features include example sentences for each definition, an integrated thesaurus, favorites, and the Word of the Day to help broaden your vocabulary.

What is this app ideal for? It's great for education, reference, and even vocabulary building.

It should be noted that because this app is free it is supported by ads.

Other features include audio pronunciations of words so you can learn about the meaning and how to properly say the word. There is also your recent history that keeps track of words you've been looking up.

The app supports full screen display for the iPhone 5 and display and content errors have now been fixed.

One downfall that users should be aware of is the fact that your Universal Device ID may be accessed and used by networks and advertisers to send you ads.

Merriam-Webster was updated on Oct. 31, 2012 and currently has 959 customer ratings with an average rating of four and a half out of five stars.

I think one of the top advantages of this app is the fact that you can get definitions even without an Internet connection. It made the app very versatile so it could be used anywhere.

For: iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad with iOS 4.3 or later