This revised edition of the best-selling Webster's II New Riverside University Dictionary contains the newest words plus the most current information for biographical and geographical entries. The latest terms from important fields such as medicine, technology, computer science, the arts, economics, psychology, and sociology are defined in clear, concise language. This new edition also includes: Revised charts and tables, including currency terms, calendars, weights and measures, and chemical elements; A revised style manual with forms of address and proofreaders' marks; Hundreds of synonym lists and usage notes; Fascinating word histories; Thousands of examples of words used in context; Separate sections for biographical and geographical entries in the back of the book; Abbreviations; Foreign words and phrases; and Four-year colleges and universities. Webster's II New College Dictionary is an essential reference to keep on hand at home, at school, and in the office. Read Less