| ACRONYMS |
Abbreviations and Acronyms of the U.S. Government <http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/subjectareas/gov/docs_abbrev.html> : Listing of acronyms and the departments each stands for. The departments are hyperlinked to their respective home pages.
Acronym and abbreviation list <http://www.ucc.ie/info/net/acronyms/acro.html> : This is a list of (mostly) acronyms (abbreviations constructed from the first letters [or first few letters] of the words of a phrase), not a dictionary or encyclopædia. The database is updated approximately weekly with the additions
Acronym Finder <http://www.mtnds.com/af/> : Over 60,000 records. Very fast response time
Acronyms and Abbreviations <http://mel.lib.mi.us/reference/REF-acronym.html> : Meta list of links to acronym web pages from the Michigan Electronic Library
Acronyms (Star Bits Page) <http://cdsweb.u-strasbg.fr/~heck/sfbits.htm> : Largest searchable multilingual database of abbreviations, acronyms, contractions, symbols, and so on providing, expansions/meanings for more than 120,000 entries.
| AEROSPACE |
Basics of Space Flight <http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/basics/> : From Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The goal of this training module is to provide an aid for identifying and understanding the general concepts associated with space flight in general and deep space missions in particular. It offers a broad scope of limited depth, presented in 17 chapters. Includes a Basics of Space Flight Glossary
Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use <http://roland.lerc.nasa.gov/~dglover/dictionary//content.html> : Dictionary originally published as NASA SP 7 in 1965. The update project is ongoing
Space and Electronic Warfare Lexicon <http://www.sew-lexicon.com/> : This glossary contains terms used in Electronic Warfare (EW), Command, Control, Communications, & Intelligence (C3I), and related fields, and includes terms related to technologies having EW or related naval warfare implications.
| ALMANACS |
Library Spot <http://www.libraryspot.com/> : Ready reference site for quotations, dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc. The Libraries section has Libraries Online, Law Libraries, Medical Libraries, Music Libraries, Image Libraries, and the Librarian's Shelf. The Reference Desk takes you to Acronyms, Almanacs, Associations, Ask an Expert, Biographies, Business Info, Calculators, Calendars, Country Info, Current Events, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Genealogy, Phone Books, Quotations, Statistics, Style Guides. Thesauri and other subsections. There is the Reading Room containing Books, Journals, Literary Criticism, Newspapers, Newswires, Magazines, Poetry and Speeches. Then there are selected sites and articles
| BIOLOGY |
Biotech Life Science Dictionary <http://biotech.icmb.utexas.edu/search/dict-search.html> : BioTech's Science Dictionary contains over 8300 terms associated with genetics, biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, chemistry, ecology, limnology, pharmacology, toxicology and medicine
Glossary of Genetic Terms <http://www.nhgri.nih.gov/DIR/VIP/Glossary/pub_glossary.cgi> : Enter a term to search or browse alphabetically. From the National Human Genome Research Institute
| BUSINESS, GENERAL |
Business English Online <http://eleaston.com/biz/bizhome.html> : This metasite inlcudes dictionaries, tutorials, writing and speaking guides for topics in business such as accounting, advertising, banking, bankruptcy, bonds, etc. the Job Search section has links to writing a resume and job interview information
InvestorWords Investor Words <http://www.investorwords.com/> : With over 5,000 definitions and 15,000 links between related terms, InvestorWords is a comprehensive financial glossary
Management and Technology Dictionary <http://www.euro.net/innovation/Management_Base/Mantec.Dictionary.html> : Largest Internet dictionary on management and technology. This dictionary is designed to be used in conjunction with Innovation's Guide to Management and Technology
Risk Management Lexicon <http://www.risksig.com/lexicon.htm> : From the Program Management Institute Risk Management Specific Interest Group
SFB Glossary <http://www.sfb504.uni-mannheim.de/glossary/> : Glossary of terms in the disciplines of social psychology, economics, business administration, and the dynamics of behaviour
| CALCULATORS |
Library Spot <http://www.libraryspot.com/> : Ready reference site for quotations, dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc. The Libraries section has Libraries Online, Law Libraries, Medical Libraries, Music Libraries, Image Libraries, and the Librarian's Shelf. The Reference Desk takes you to Acronyms, Almanacs, Associations, Ask an Expert, Biographies, Business Info, Calculators, Calendars, Country Info, Current Events, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Genealogy, Phone Books, Quotations, Statistics, Style Guides. Thesauri and other subsections. There is the Reading Room containing Books, Journals, Literary Criticism, Newspapers, Newswires, Magazines, Poetry and Speeches. Then there are selected sites and articles
| CANADA |
Canadian Encyclopedia Online <http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/> : The full text of the Canadian Encyclopedia available on the net in both English and French. this encyclopedia represents the cooperative efforts of 3800 contributors from across Canada.
| CAREERS EMPLOYMENT RESUMES and JOBS |
Dictionary Of Occupational Titles Index <http://www.wave.net/upg/immigration/dot_index.html> : Alphabetical index to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) revised fourth edition, as supplied electronically by the US Dept. of Labor,
| CITING ELECTRONIC INFORMATION |
The Economist Style Guide <http://www.economist.com/editorial/freeforall/library/styleguide/toc.html> : This style guide is based on the Economist Style Book, which is given to all Economist journalists. The Style Book was written by John Grimond, foreign editor of The Economist.
| COMPUTERS and COMPUTING |
Dictionary of PC Hardware and Data Communications Terms <http://www.oreilly.com/reference/dictionary/> : This comprehensive dictionary provides complete descriptions of complex terms in two of the most volatile and interesting areas of computer development: personal computers and networks. It contains up-to-date information about everything from a common item like "batteries" to an obscure font technology called "Speedo."
Dictionary of PC Hardware and Data Communications Terms / By Mitchell Shnier. ISBN: 1-56592-158-5 Note: The print version of this book is no longer available. From O'Reilly
High Tech Dictionary <http://www.currents.net/resources/dictionary/noframes/nf.searcher.phtml> : Contains terms in computer science and technology
Tech Encyclopedia <http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/> : More than 11,000 definitions of computer terms and concepts. The source for this encyclopedia is The Computer Desktop Encyclopedia.
| COUNTRY REPORTS and TRAVEL GUIDES |
Encyclopedia of the Orient <http://i-cias.com/e.o/index.htm> : Comprehensive site covering North Africa and the Middle East. The left frame comprises a hyperlinked index. Information is presented on the political, economic and social aspects of the countries covered.
| DICTIONARIES |
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language. Fourth Edition <http://www.bartleby.com/61/> : Over 90,000 entries feature 10,000 new words and senses, 70,000 audio word pronunciations, 900 full-page color illustrations, language notes and word-root appendixes.
E-Commerce Guide <http://e-comm.webopedia.com/> : A glossary of E-commerce terms
HandSpeak: sign language dictionary <http://www.handspeak.com/> : Formerly called Sign Language Dictionary Online, this site contains about 2000 signs of American Sign Language
How To Choose a Dictionary <http://www.randomhouse.com/words/choose/> : Random House offers tips about what to look for when choosing a dictionary. Includes a comparison of current collegiate dictionaries
MEDLINEPlus Medical Dictionary <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html> : An online medical dictionary from the US National Library of Medicine
NonVerbal Dictionary of Gestures, Signs and Body Language Cues <http://members.aol.com/nonverbal2/diction1.htm> : From Adam's-Apple-Jump to Zygomatic Smile. By David B. Givens. Items in this Dictionary have been researched by anthropologists, archaeologists, biologists, linguists, psychiatrists, psychologists, semioticians, and others who have studied human communication from a scientific point of view. Definitions, meanings, and interpretations left uncredited are those of the author. Gestures and consumer products with current trademark registrations are identified with the ® symbol.
The Skeptics Dictionary: a guide for the new millenium <http://skepdic.com/> : The Skeptic's Dictionary: A Guide for the New Millennium provides definitions, arguments and essays on subjects supernatural, occult, paranormal and pseudoscientific.
Strange and Unusual Dictionaries <http://blueray.com/dictionary/> : Links to unusual dictionaires - scrabble dictionaries, one-letter words, all-consonant words, etc.
| DIRECTORIES |
List of Dictionaries <http://www-math.uni-paderborn.de/dictionaries/Dictionaries.html> : Links to polyglot and technical dictionaries.
Online Dictionaries <http://www.online-dictionary.net/> : Online Dictionary Net: Comprehensive Listings of English and Non-English Language,Interest and Professional Dictionaries on the Internet. Dictionaries include: Medicine, Law, Internet, Bible, Slang, Dream Interpretation, Occupational Titles, and languages: English, Spanish, French, Latin,German, etc.
YourDictionary / Your Dictionary: A Directory of On-line Dictionaries <http://www.yourdictionary.com/> : Links to more than 500 dictionaries of over 140 different languages/ This website indexes on-line dictionaries, thesauri, and such like containing words and phrases. Preference in selection has been given to free online dictionaries of high quality. Of particular note is the list of specialty dictionaries, organized by subject.
| E-COMMERCE |
E-Commerce Guide <http://e-comm.webopedia.com/> : A glossary of E-commerce terms
| ECONOMICS |
Encyclopedia of Law and Economics <http://encyclo.findlaw.com/index.html> : Site includes links to: General Information | Bibliographies Listed per Topic | Search the Bibliographic Database | Reviews of the Literature | Law and Economics Web Resources | European Site of the Encyclopedia of Law and Economics From the University of Ghent, Netherlands
A Journalist's Guide to Economic Terms <http://www.facsnet.org/tools/ref_tutor/econo_term/glossary.html> : Guide to the 213 economic terms most often encountered by journalists. These terms are part of the common language of economists.
| ELECTRONICS |
Electronics Dictionary <http://www.twysted-pair.com/dictionary.htm> :
| ENCYCLOPEDIAS |
Atlapedia Online <http://www.atlapedia.com/index.html> : Atlapedia Online contains full color physical and political maps as well as key
Canadian Encyclopedia Online <http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/> : The full text of the Canadian Encyclopedia available on the net in both English and French. this encyclopedia represents the cooperative efforts of 3800 contributors from across Canada.
Columbia Encyclopedia <http://www.bartleby.com/65/> : The Columbia Encyclopedia began its existence in the 1920s when Clarke Fisher Ansley and Columbia University Press recognized the need for a “first aid” for those who read. Now in its sixth edition some 80 years later, The Columbia Encyclopedia continues to serve the purposes for which it was conceived. Containing nearly 51,000 entries (marshalling six and one-half million words on a vast range of topics), and with more than 80,000 hypertext cross-references, the current Sixth Edition is among the most complete and up-to-date encyclopediæ ever produced.
Concise Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia. 3rd ed. <http://www.encyclopedia.com/> : From encyclopedia.com. Contains over 17,000 articles. Can be searched or browsed
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online <http://britannicca.com/> :
Encyclopedia Mythica <http://www.pantheon.org/mythica/> : his is an encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, legends. It contains over 5100 definitions of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings and legendary creatures and monsters from all over the world.
Encyclopedia of Law and Economics <http://encyclo.findlaw.com/index.html> : Site includes links to: General Information | Bibliographies Listed per Topic | Search the Bibliographic Database | Reviews of the Literature | Law and Economics Web Resources | European Site of the Encyclopedia of Law and Economics From the University of Ghent, Netherlands
Encyclopedia Smithsonian <http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/> : Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z.
Funk and Wagnall <http://www.funkandwagnalls.com/> : Complete Funk & Wagnalls unabridged 29-volume encyclopedia, enriched with multimedia: animations, sounds, music, flags, maps and more. Updated monthly Random House Webster's College Dictionary with over 165,000 entries PLUS: Pronunciation key, Abbreviation chart, Writer's guide, Signs and symbols chart, Geographical facts, Nations of the World, and Presidents of the United States. Reuters World News Service with the latest headlines updated hourly.
International Financial Encyclopaedia <http://www.euro.net/innovation/Finance_Base/Fin_encyc.html> :
Internet Encyclopedia <http://clever.net/cam/encyclopedia.html> : This is an encyclopedia composed of information available on the Internet. There are two main divisions. The MacroReference contains references to large areas of knowledge, FAQs where available, and pointers to relevant areas of the MicroReference. The MicroReference contains short bits of information and references to specific subjects, sometimes with instructions on finding the specific subject inside a general reference. Each specific subject will reference its general subject in the MacroReference if one is present. To expand by saying the same thing slightly differently, the MicroReference is an alphabetically arranged set of links to information while the MacroReference is a thematic arrangement with an index.
Internet Encyclopedia - MacroReference <http://www.cs.uh.edu/~clifton/macro.a.html> :
Internet Encyclopedia - MicroReference <http://www.cs.uh.edu/~clifton/micro.a.html> :
Musical Instrument Encyclopedia <http://www.lehigh.edu/zoellner/encyclopedia.html> : The Musical Instrument Encyclopedia lets you experience a sampling of instruments, complete with images and music samples. The collection represents unusual instruments and music from a variety of cultures.
| ENGINEERING |
ATM Forum Glossary <http://www.atmforum.com/atmforum/library/glossary/glosspage.html> : Terms in telecommunication engineering
Electronics Dictionary <http://www.twysted-pair.com/dictionary.htm> :
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE |
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language. Fourth Edition <http://www.bartleby.com/61/> : Over 90,000 entries feature 10,000 new words and senses, 70,000 audio word pronunciations, 900 full-page color illustrations, language notes and word-root appendixes.
Anagram Server <http://www.wordsmith.org/anagram/index.html> : Fill in form with any word. Your word is converted into other words using the same letters
ARTFL Project: Webster Search Form <http://humanities.uchicago.edu/forms_unrest/webster.form.html> :
The Book of Clichés <http://utopia.knoware.nl/users/sybev/cliche/> : Common and overused expressions
Brewer'sDictionary of Phrase and Fable <http://www.bibliomania.com/Reference/PhraseAndFable/> : This classic work of reference - described as a browser's joy - has been in popular demand since 1870
Cliché Finder <http://www.westegg.com/cliche/> : Search engine for clichés. A cliché is something that lots of people say, nd it conveys some sort of idea or message. A cliché is a metaphor characterized by its overuse.
The CMU Pronouncing Dictionary <http://www.speech.cs.cmu.edu/cgi-bin/cmudict> : The Carnegie Mellon University Pronouncing Dictionary is a machine-readable pronunciation dictionary for North American English that contains over 100,000 words and their transcriptions. The dictionary is also available fow download via ftp
Dictionaries, Thesauri, & Glossaries <http://mel.lib.mi.us/reference/REF-dict.html> : Meta list of dictionaries from the Michigan Electronic Library
The Economist Style Guide <http://www.economist.com/editorial/freeforall/library/styleguide/toc.html> : This style guide is based on the Economist Style Book, which is given to all Economist journalists. The Style Book was written by John Grimond, foreign editor of The Economist.
Etymology Dictionary <http://www.etymonline.com> : An online dictionary of etymology (word origins)
Homophones in English <http://www.stir.ac.uk/epd/celt/staff/higdox/wordlist/homophon.htm> :
Lexical FreeNet; Connected Thesaurus <http://www.lexfn.com/> : Type one or two words and choose from the following options - Show related: Find words related to the first word - Connection: Find connections between the words - Show reachable: Find words reachable within n links - Intersection: Find words reachable from both words - Rhyme coercion: Find related words that rhyme - Spell check: Find words spelled similarly to the first - Substring: Find words containing the first as a substring. Restrict results to: Common words, Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs
Merriam Webster Online <http://www.m-w.com/> : Merriam-Webster OnLine provides a free, searchable on-line dictionary and thesaurus, word games, a word of the day, and many other English language and vocabulary reference tools and resources
Oxford English Dictionary <http://www.hti.umich.edu/dict/oed/> :
RhymeZone / Rhyme Zone <http://rhyme.lycos.com/> : Finds rhyming words, synonyms, definitions, etc.
Roget's Thesaurs <http://www.thesaurus.com/> : Free online Roget's Thesaurus of English words and phrases.
The Semantic Rhyming Dictionary <http://www.link.cs.cmu.edu/dougb/rhyme-doc.html> : Submit your word and get a rhyming one. User can select to omit obscure words.
The Skeptics Dictionary: a guide for the new millenium <http://skepdic.com/> : The Skeptic's Dictionary: A Guide for the New Millennium provides definitions, arguments and essays on subjects supernatural, occult, paranormal and pseudoscientific.
Word Play <http://www.wolinskyweb.com/word.htm> : Sites that feature fun with words. Excellent compilation of sites for English language rules, oddities, anagrams, origins, slang, etc.
WordNet - a Lexical Database for English <http://www.cogsci.princeton.edu/~wn/> : WordNet was developed by the Cognitive Science Laboratory at Princeton University. English nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs are organized into synonym sets, each representing one underlying lexical concept. Different relations link the synonym sets.
World Wide Words: Exploring the English Language <http://www.quinion.com/words/> : World Wide Words is devoted to the English language - its history, quirks, curiosities and evolution. The Words site is organised into sections, each with its own index. Maintained by Michael Quinion
| FILM |
IMDb Film Glossary <http://us.imdb.com/Glossary/> : Movie Database's online film glossary contains definitions of terms and phrases frequently used in the world of movies, film, acting, and cinema.
| FINANCE |
Financial and Investing Glossaries <http://www.investorama.com/glossary.shtml> : Meta list of dictionaries dealing with business, finance and investments
Hypertextual Finance Glossary <http://www.duke.edu/~charvey/Classes/wpg/glossary.htm> : There is a Master Glossary Index By Letter. The site includes over 3,600 entries, each of which contains hyperlinks to other entries. There are more than 10,400 Hyperlinks.
| FRENCH LANGUAGE LEXICONS |
ARTFL Project: French-English Dictionary Form <http://humanities.uchicago.edu/forms_unrest/FR-ENG.html> : Look up words in a simple French English Dictionary. containing about 75,000 terms. Includes both English to French and French to English. From ARTFL: American and French Research on the Treasury of the French Language -- a cooperative project established in 1981 by the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique and the University of Chicago.
Clicnet: dictionnaires <http://www.swarthmore.edu/Humanities/clicnet/dictionnaires.html> : Metalist of French language dictionaries, encyclopedias, and grammars available on the internet
La page des lexiques <http://mistral.culture.fr/culture/dglf/lexis.htm> : French language lexicons for new technology.
Le Grand dictionnaire terminologique <http://www.granddictionnaire.com/_fs_global_01.htm> : Le grand dictionnaire terminologique est un ouvrage de référence unique rassemblant un fonds terminologique d'envergure de 3 millions de termes français et anglais dans 200 domaines d'activité. Il est le compagnon indispensable de tous ceux et celles qui doivent traduire, réviser ou rédiger des textes impeccables.
Leximage <http://globegate.utm.edu/french/globegate_mirror/dico.html> : Exhaustive collection of 350 electronic French dictionaries, glossaries and wordlists gives access to hundreds of thousands of words, terms and expressions.
Lexiques sur les nouvelles technologies de l'information <http://www.risq.qc.ca/info/table/form/form_netlexiques.html> : French language lexicon for new technologies
| GOVERNMENT |
Abbreviations and Acronyms of the U.S. Government <http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/subjectareas/gov/docs_abbrev.html> : Listing of acronyms and the departments each stands for. The departments are hyperlinked to their respective home pages.
| HEALTH and MEDICAL |
Glossary of Genetic Terms <http://www.nhgri.nih.gov/DIR/VIP/Glossary/pub_glossary.cgi> : Enter a term to search or browse alphabetically. From the National Human Genome Research Institute
MEDLINEPlus Medical Dictionary <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html> : An online medical dictionary from the US National Library of Medicine
MedTerms / Med Terms <http://www.medterms.com> : Medical dictionary describing medication, its function, and equivalents,
The Merck Manual of Medical Information <http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_home/> : Selected chapters of the home edition are available on the internet. Thise include the heart, infections, the eye, and gynecology and obstetrics.
The Phobia List <http://phobialist.com/> : Alphabetical list of phobias. See also the reverse list, indexed by subject
| INTERNET |
Babel <http://www.geocities.com/ikind_babel/babel/babel.html> : A Glossary of Computer Oriented Abbreviations and Acronyms. A zip file is also available for download
Computer Currents On-Line Dictionary <http://www.currents.net/resources/dictionary/index.html> : Searchable database. Dictionary entries from the following categories ... HTML Tags | Emoticons | File Types Internet Domain Suffixes | Chat Stuff
Glossary of Internet Terms <http://www.matisse.net/files/glossary.html> :
Internet Encyclopedia <http://clever.net/cam/encyclopedia.html> : This is an encyclopedia composed of information available on the Internet. There are two main divisions. The MacroReference contains references to large areas of knowledge, FAQs where available, and pointers to relevant areas of the MicroReference. The MicroReference contains short bits of information and references to specific subjects, sometimes with instructions on finding the specific subject inside a general reference. Each specific subject will reference its general subject in the MacroReference if one is present. To expand by saying the same thing slightly differently, the MicroReference is an alphabetically arranged set of links to information while the MacroReference is a thematic arrangement with an index.
Internet Encyclopedia - MacroReference <http://www.cs.uh.edu/~clifton/macro.a.html> :
Internet Encyclopedia - MicroReference <http://www.cs.uh.edu/~clifton/micro.a.html> :
Internet File Formats <http://www.matisse.net/files/formats.html> : Table covering formats, descriptions, types and recommended software for the respective file types
NetLingo: The Internet Language Dictionary <http://www.netlingo.com/> :
Search Engine Terms <http://www.cadenza.org/search_engine_terms/> : Terms used on the internet, including information on portal sites. Links to French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian and Serbian translation of internet terms
Whatis <http://www.whatis.com/> : Enter a word or multi-word term about computers, networks, the Internet, or the Web. Accepts boolean operators
| LAW |
Encyclopedia of Law and Economics <http://encyclo.findlaw.com/index.html> : Site includes links to: General Information | Bibliographies Listed per Topic | Search the Bibliographic Database | Reviews of the Literature | Law and Economics Web Resources | European Site of the Encyclopedia of Law and Economics From the University of Ghent, Netherlands
The WWLIA Legal Dictionary <http://wwlia.org/diction.htm> : The World Wide Legal Information Association
| MANAGEMENT |
Glossary of Inventory and Materials Management Definitions <http://www.iolt.org.uk/sig/scimglossary.htm> : Terminology for inventory and materials management from the Supply-Chain Inventory Management Special Interest Group
| MATHEMATICS |
CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics <http://www.astro.virginia.edu/~eww6n/math/math.html> : Most of the dictionary is available online. Due to copyright restrictions a different part is blocked each day.
Mathematical Quotations Server <http://math.furman.edu/~mwoodard/mqs/mquot.shtml> : Qoutations may be searched or browsed in alphabetical order by author. The entire list may also be downloaded.
| MEASUREMENT |
A Dictionary of Units <http://www.ex.ac.uk/cimt/dictunit/dictunit.htm> : provides a summary of most of the units of measurement to be found in use around the world today (and a few of historical interest), together with the appropriate conversion factors needed to change them into a standard unit of the S I.
A Dictionary of Units of Measurement <http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/> : Includes: Names of Large Numbers | Symbols and Abbreviations | The International System (SIPM) | SI Fundamental Units | SI Derived Units | Metric Prefixes | The English Customary Systems | The Metric System | CGS and MKS Units | Spelling of Metric Units, etc. A very good dictionary in which many entries contain hyperlinks to related entries.
| MILITARY |
DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms <http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/jel/doddict/> : All approved joint definitions are contained in Joint Publication 1-02, "DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms." From this page you can either browse the dictionary or search for the definition and usage of individual terms.
Jane's Internet Defence Glossary <http://www.janes.com/defence/resources/defres_gloss.html> : Database contains over 20,000 defence-related acronyms and abbreviations. Can be searched or viewed alphabetically.
| MISCELLANEOUS |
American Sign Language Browser <http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/index.html> : Michigan State University's ASL Browser web site, an online American Sign Language (ASL) browser where you can look up video of thousands of ASL signs. Contains video clips for each of the sign language alphabet characters.
Dictionary of Insurance Terms <http://www.dsayles.com/insterms.htm> : Alphabetical listing of terms found in an insurance policy
IMDb Film Glossary <http://us.imdb.com/Glossary/> : Movie Database's online film glossary contains definitions of terms and phrases frequently used in the world of movies, film, acting, and cinema.
Sailor's Choice Nautical terms <http://www.sailorschoice.com/terms/sctermslettera.htm> :
Symbols <http://www.symbols.com/> : An encyclopedia of graphic symbols, SYMBOLS.com contains more than 2,500 Western signs, arranged into 54 groups according to their graphic characteristics. In 1,600 articles their histories, uses, and meanings are thoroughly discussed. The signs range from ideograms carved in mammoth teeth by Cro-Magnon men, to hobo signs and subway graffiti. Use the Graphic Index to search for the meaning or history of a sign. If you want to see an ideogram with a certain meaning, use the Word Index.
| MUSIC |
Musical Instrument Encyclopedia <http://www.lehigh.edu/zoellner/encyclopedia.html> : The Musical Instrument Encyclopedia lets you experience a sampling of instruments, complete with images and music samples. The collection represents unusual instruments and music from a variety of cultures.
| PHYSICS |
The Laws List <http://www.alcyone.com/max/physics/laws/index.html> : The laws list is a list of various laws, rules, principles, and other related topics in physics and astronomy.The laws list originally started out strictly as a list of laws. Now, the list is more of a minidictionary of physics and astronomy terms, rather than strictly a list of laws, rules,
| POLYGLOT |
AltaVista Translation <http://babelfish.altavista.digital.com/cgi-bin/translate> : Type in the URL of the page you want translated, pick the language from a dropdown list et voilà. Unfortunately as with all machine based translation, words are translated literally rather than in context of meaning. Thus Library Associations becomes Associations des bibliothèques rather than Associations des bibliothécaires.
AMERICAN SLANGUAGES (Foreign SLANGUAGES Too) <http://www.slanguage.com> : Slang, colloquialisms, regionalisms from around the world. Talk like the locals in cities in America and around the world. The hick to hip translation guide
Babylon Translation Services <http://www.babylon.com/> : Translate to French, Spanish, Hebrew, Japanese, German, etc.
Foreign Language Resources <http://nosferatu.cas.usf.edu/languages/flresource.html> : The links on this page are not exhaustive of all language resources available on the Internet. They are selected to give access to sites that teach languages online, with text, graphics, animation, audio and often, dynamic interactions.
Foreign Languages for Travelers <http://www.travlang.com/languages/> : Foreign terms and phrases in many languages
ForeignWord / Foregin Word <http://www.foreignword.com/> : On-line Tools that search for term translations, word meanings, terminology issues and word contexts. Includes several resources: DictSearch - 97 on-line dictionaries for 50 languages / TranslateNow - Machine translation on-line / LinkSearch - Hundreds of glossary links / NetSearch - Access search-engines from a single screen
Free Translation <http://www.freetranslation.com/> : Two options: either paste in the text requiring translation or type in the url of the site to be translated. Offers Spanish, French, German to English and English to Spanish, french, German, Portuguese, Italian
Langenberg.com Translation <http://translation.langenberg.com/> : Submit text to multiple translation sites concurrently. Translate words, phrases and web pages between languages. Languages include: English, French, German, Dutch, Danish, Spanish, Finnish, Czech, Italian & Portuguese
Travlang's Translating Dictionaries <http://dictionaries.travlang.com/> : On-line translation dictionaries in many language combinations, e.g. French-English, English-French, German-French, etc.
A Web of Grammars <http://www.facstaff.bucknell.edu/rbeard/grammars.html> : This page maintains links with on-line grammars. It includes a variety of languages, all types of grammars: reference grammars, learning grammars, and historical grammars.
XLation: More than words <http://www.xlation.com/> : A repository of resources for translators with links to over 1,600 glossaries and over 60 online grammars
| QUOTATIONS |
Advertising Quotes <http://advertising.utexas.edu/research/quotes/> : Quotes from the world of advertising arranged by topic. From Department of Advertising, The University of Texas, Austin
Famous Quotations Network <http://www.famous-quotations.com/> : A web portal that serves as a link to quotation sites. Box for submission of favourite quotations.
Library Spot <http://www.libraryspot.com/> : Ready reference site for quotations, dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc. The Libraries section has Libraries Online, Law Libraries, Medical Libraries, Music Libraries, Image Libraries, and the Librarian's Shelf. The Reference Desk takes you to Acronyms, Almanacs, Associations, Ask an Expert, Biographies, Business Info, Calculators, Calendars, Country Info, Current Events, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Genealogy, Phone Books, Quotations, Statistics, Style Guides. Thesauri and other subsections. There is the Reading Room containing Books, Journals, Literary Criticism, Newspapers, Newswires, Magazines, Poetry and Speeches. Then there are selected sites and articles
Mathematical Quotations Server <http://math.furman.edu/~mwoodard/mqs/mquot.shtml> : Qoutations may be searched or browsed in alphabetical order by author. The entire list may also be downloaded.
Quotations Page <http://www.quotationspage.com/> : Site devoted to quotations from famous people and literature. Over 10,000 quotations are available for searching and browsing.
Quoteland <http://www.quoteland.com> : Quotations by topic, humourous, literary, etc. Includes a search engine
A Short Dictionary of Scientific Quotations <http://naturalscience.com/dsqhome.html> :
| REAL ESTATE |
HomeGlossary / Home Glossary <http://www.homeglossary.com/> : Comprehensive dictionary of real estate terms
| REFERENCE AND MISCELLANEA |
Atlapedia Online <http://www.atlapedia.com/index.html> : Atlapedia Online contains full color physical and political maps as well as key
Concise Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia. 3rd ed. <http://www.encyclopedia.com/> : From encyclopedia.com. Contains over 17,000 articles. Can be searched or browsed
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online <http://britannicca.com/> :
Encyclopedia Mythica <http://www.pantheon.org/mythica/> : his is an encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, legends. It contains over 5100 definitions of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings and legendary creatures and monsters from all over the world.
Encyclopedia Smithsonian <http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/> : Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z.
International Financial Encyclopaedia <http://www.euro.net/innovation/Finance_Base/Fin_encyc.html> :
Internet Encyclopedia <http://clever.net/cam/encyclopedia.html> : This is an encyclopedia composed of information available on the Internet. There are two main divisions. The MacroReference contains references to large areas of knowledge, FAQs where available, and pointers to relevant areas of the MicroReference. The MicroReference contains short bits of information and references to specific subjects, sometimes with instructions on finding the specific subject inside a general reference. Each specific subject will reference its general subject in the MacroReference if one is present. To expand by saying the same thing slightly differently, the MicroReference is an alphabetically arranged set of links to information while the MacroReference is a thematic arrangement with an index.
Internet Encyclopedia - MacroReference <http://www.cs.uh.edu/~clifton/macro.a.html> :
Internet Encyclopedia - MicroReference <http://www.cs.uh.edu/~clifton/micro.a.html> :
Latin Language: Dictionaries, Lexicons, Vocabulary <http://latin.miningco.com/msub6.htm> : Assortment of Latin dictionaries, lexicons, thesauri, vocabulary builders and lessons. Of particular note is Latin Phrases and Words Used in English which lists and defines common latin phrases.
| RELIGION |
The Catholic Encyclopedia <http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/> : On-line version of a classic—the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia.
| SCIENCE |
The Laws List <http://www.alcyone.com/max/physics/laws/index.html> : The laws list is a list of various laws, rules, principles, and other related topics in physics and astronomy.The laws list originally started out strictly as a list of laws. Now, the list is more of a minidictionary of physics and astronomy terms, rather than strictly a list of laws, rules,
| SOCIAL SCIENCE |
NonVerbal Dictionary of Gestures, Signs and Body Language Cues <http://members.aol.com/nonverbal2/diction1.htm> : From Adam's-Apple-Jump to Zygomatic Smile. By David B. Givens. Items in this Dictionary have been researched by anthropologists, archaeologists, biologists, linguists, psychiatrists, psychologists, semioticians, and others who have studied human communication from a scientific point of view. Definitions, meanings, and interpretations left uncredited are those of the author. Gestures and consumer products with current trademark registrations are identified with the ® symbol.
| STATISTICAL INFORMATION |
Internet Glossary of Statistical Terms <http://www.animatedsoftware.com/statglos/statglos.htm> : The dictionary contains a suggested learning order of statistical terms for those unfamiliar with statistical analysis, and with an alphabetical list for those familiar with statistics. The terms are graphically illustrated. These entries are based on the interactive educational program STATISTICS EXPLAINED by Dr. Howard S. Hoffman.
STATISTICS GLOSSARY <http://www.statsoft.com/textbook/glosfra.html> : Entries are taken from the electronic manual of Statistica
| STOCK MARKETS |
NASDAQ Glossary <http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/glossary.stm> : Stock Market terminology
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
ATM Forum Glossary <http://www.atmforum.com/atmforum/library/glossary/glosspage.html> : Terms in telecommunication engineering
Telecommunications: Glossary of Telecommunication Terms <http://www.its.bldrdoc.gov/fs-1037/fs-1037c.htm> : Federal Standard 1037C. Use the Search Engine or Click on the alphabetical section of the glossary you'd like to view. This standard is issued by the General Services Administration... and provides a comprehensive source of definitions of terms used in telecommunications and directly related fields by international and U.S. Government telecommunications specialists.
| THESAURI |
Lexical FreeNet; Connected Thesaurus <http://www.lexfn.com/> : Type one or two words and choose from the following options - Show related: Find words related to the first word - Connection: Find connections between the words - Show reachable: Find words reachable within n links - Intersection: Find words reachable from both words - Rhyme coercion: Find related words that rhyme - Spell check: Find words spelled similarly to the first - Substring: Find words containing the first as a substring. Restrict results to: Common words, Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs
Roget's Thesaurs <http://www.thesaurus.com/> : Free online Roget's Thesaurus of English words and phrases.
Roget's Thesaurus <http://humanities.uchicago.edu/forms_unrest/ROGET.html> : See also Rogets II: The New Thesaurus, online version of the third edition, 1995
Wordsmyth English Dictionary-Thesaurus <http://www.wordsmyth.net> : Integrated dictionary and thesaurus with rich searchability. Excellent web design. Shows you the part of a dictionary entry that matches the senses you were looking for.
| TRANSLATION |
AltaVista Translation <http://babelfish.altavista.digital.com/cgi-bin/translate> : Type in the URL of the page you want translated, pick the language from a dropdown list et voilà. Unfortunately as with all machine based translation, words are translated literally rather than in context of meaning. Thus Library Associations becomes Associations des bibliothèques rather than Associations des bibliothécaires.
AMERICAN SLANGUAGES (Foreign SLANGUAGES Too) <http://www.slanguage.com> : Slang, colloquialisms, regionalisms from around the world. Talk like the locals in cities in America and around the world. The hick to hip translation guide
Babylon Translation Services <http://www.babylon.com/> : Translate to French, Spanish, Hebrew, Japanese, German, etc.
ForeignWord / Foregin Word <http://www.foreignword.com/> : On-line Tools that search for term translations, word meanings, terminology issues and word contexts. Includes several resources: DictSearch - 97 on-line dictionaries for 50 languages / TranslateNow - Machine translation on-line / LinkSearch - Hundreds of glossary links / NetSearch - Access search-engines from a single screen
Free Translation <http://www.freetranslation.com/> : Two options: either paste in the text requiring translation or type in the url of the site to be translated. Offers Spanish, French, German to English and English to Spanish, french, German, Portuguese, Italian
Langenberg.com Translation <http://translation.langenberg.com/> : Submit text to multiple translation sites concurrently. Translate words, phrases and web pages between languages. Languages include: English, French, German, Dutch, Danish, Spanish, Finnish, Czech, Italian & Portuguese
Search Engine Terms <http://www.cadenza.org/search_engine_terms/> : Terms used on the internet, including information on portal sites. Links to French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian and Serbian translation of internet terms
Travlang's Translating Dictionaries <http://dictionaries.travlang.com/> : On-line translation dictionaries in many language combinations, e.g. French-English, English-French, German-French, etc.
| WEB PUBLISHING |
Glossary of Graphic Design and Web Page Design Terms <http://www.grantasticdesigns.com/glossary.html> : Contains many terms used in graphics software packages
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