Oxford Dictionaries Quick Search app for iPhone and iPad
Developer: Oxford University Press
First release : 07 Nov 2013
App size: 13.83 Mb
Oxford Dictionaries Quick Search - Free
The worlds most trusted dictionary of current English is now available to access for free, directly from Oxford Dictionaries. Search for words and find clear, reliable definitions easily. Expand your vocabulary by browsing the dictionary and discover new and interesting words with our word of the day feature.
This simple look-up tool allows you to access a wealth of words from oxforddictionaries.com through a quick and easy-to-use touch interface. This app is free to download, and currently requires a data connection to access all content.
Features
* Get clear and accurate definitions you can trust
* Switch between British & World English and American English
* Keep up to date with the latest new words via frequent free updates
* Word of the Day suggests interesting words to explore
* Click through to read recent articles from the OxfordWords blog
Content features
* Over 350,000 words, phrases, and meanings included
* Access content from Oxfords premium current British & World English and American English dictionaries: Oxford Dictionary of English and New Oxford American Dictionary
* Cross-references allow you to navigate from entry to entry, and find out more about your search term
Technical features
* Did you mean? fuzzy search capability returns answers even when youre not sure of the spelling
* This app currently requires a data connection to operate
Latest reviews of Oxford Dictionaries Quick Search app for iPhone and iPad
I didnt have the opportunity to use this app often enough to state a definitive opinion on it, but it is quite much what Ive expected and to my sense it is enough complete. Anyway, the interface is user-friendly and the definition pages are very well detailed (etymology, pronunciation, different meanings and examples of use). I would compare it to wordreference but it is Oxford Dictionaries. ;) Great job !
After a while, the app doesnt work anymore, claiming I dont have internet connection; although Im connected to wifi and turned phone data on and 3G to make sure, it keeps saying I dont have internet connection! I tried to download it again, but the problem continues.
Glad I checked out the free version first. Launched the app and a window pops up with ‘Are you connected to the internet? This app cannot be used without a data connection.
no longer searches - worked last week - this week, no more. Error message alert box: "Are you connected to the internet ? This app cannot be used without a data connection." - have data connection; couldnt log this review without....
Why was the pronunciation guide removed? That feature was very helpful.