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What does it mean?
Directs users to look up the term in a dictionary.
In plain terms
Check the dictionary project for definitions of the name.
What can you take from it?
Use the right tool for finding definitions.

Where it applies

  • looking up terms
  • research
  • learning

Putting it to work

  • use dictionaries
  • find definitions
  • explore resources

Questions to consider

  • When do you use a dictionary over a search engine?
  • How do you define proper nouns?

Another view

Names often lack clear dictionary definitions.

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