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Speaking Language Master Special Edition
A hand held electronic dictionary, thesaurus, spelling corrector and grammar guide with voice output.  This can be used both as learning aid for users needing auditory reinforcement and by individuals who are blind or have low vision.  It includes more than 300,000 definitions, and over 500,000 synonyms, as well as core meanings and antonyms and speaks every word, definition, synonym and game.  Pronounces each letter as it is entered.  Informational website:  http://www.franklin.com

Merriam-Webster Speaking Dictionary & Thesaurus
A hand held electronic dictionary and thesaurus that provides the definitions and synonyms for words.  It features an 8-line display, includes 120,000 words, 300,000 definitions, 500,000 thesaurus entries, learning exercises, grammar guide and SAT word list.  View definitions, synonyms and antonyms and hear them pronounced.   Informational website:  http://www.franklin.com

Large Print Dictionary
This easy to read dictionary has over 35,000 bold definitions.  Includes weights and measures chart with a guide to writing, punctuation, and grammar.  Informational website:  http://www.sightconnection.com

Ultimate Talking Dictionary
Software program that provides a complete unabridged audio dictionary.  Includes 250,000 words and definitions.  Reads definitions and spell checks all words.  Compatible with screen readers.  Power search capabilities enable searches based on partial word entry.  Includes full thesaurus.  Zoom magnification to 18 point Font.  Computer system requirements:  Windows 98SE, 2000, XP.  Informational website:  http://www.download.com/Ultimate-Talking-Dictionary/3000-2279_4-10286049.html

 

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