The only single source for definitions of the terms used in the media and communications field, this unique reference contains 25,000 definitions from broadcasting, advertising, publishing, and more.

Contains definitions for more than 4,600 telecommunications terms and acronyms arranged from A to Z, and includes separate sections for symbols and numbers.

The Complete Resource for Effective Communication Use words with precision. Clear, concise definitions help you say exactly what you mean. With 61,000 entries, 3,000 of them new, this dictionary covers the practical language you need every day. Based on the prestigious Webster's New World College Dictionary, this compact desk edition is up-to-date, authoritative, and easy to use. Write clearly and persuasively. Succinct explanations of grammar and punctuation help you avoid common errors. Expert advice on word usage adds polish to your writing. The clear, readable style guide, now completely rewritten, includes numerous examples of the "do's and don'ts" of effective writing. Get the information you need. Helpful tables give quick access to frequently needed facts, from capitals of the states to measurement conversions. Tables are grouped together so that information is easy to find. The dictionary you know and trust plus a complete, concise style guide and more * Widely used scientific, technical, professional, and business terms * Frequently used foreign words and phrases * Common abbreviations * Guide to pronunciation * Concise word origins * Basic rules of grammar, punctuation, and capitalization * Proper expression of numbers * Spelling and hyphenation of compound words * Guide to proper use of frequently misused words and phrases * Handy reference tables

Webster's New World Medical Dictionary, Third Edition will help you understand and communicate your medical needs when it matters the most. Written by doctors and the experts at WebMD, this edition includes 8500 entries, including 500 new terms, a vitamin appendix, and a companion website to give you access to medical language.

A completely revised and expanded guide to communicating in the global marketplace. This book provides information about every aspect of international communication, including coverage of procedures for effectively using mail, fax, and telephone systems; use of the Internet and World Wide Web; and techniques for making your English understood overseas.

As two Internet resources in one, this book includes a listing of URL addresses and reviews for over 600 Web sites. Categorized for quick access, Web site inclusion is based on ease of use, content, and quality overall user experience.

This extensively updated, fully-Americanized, revised and expanded edition is the ideal reference for home, classroom and office. Webster's New World Concise French Dictionary has clear definitions plus thousands of sample phrases to help students and businesspeople speak and write French the way the French do! More than 115,000 references and 170,000 translations are provided in a user-friendly format. One of the most comprehensive and up-to-date French dictionaries on the market, this goes beyond traditional definitions and includes: * Extensive coverage of the most frequently used words, including Internet terminology, slang, and idiomatic phrases * Special features such as pronunciation guides, tables of irregular verbs, and a comprehensive communication guide * Hundreds of boxed notes on French culture.

The last word on the right word includes new synonyms, new slang and colloquial expressions, new technical terms, and more.

Vocabulary demonstrates a person's ability to communicate effectively -- a sure road to success. Webster's New World Pocket Vocabulary offers readers a concise, practical tool for building vocabulary, in a durable, portable format. The succinct format lets readers proceed at their own pace, starting at levels that appeal to students and continuing through levels that appeal to business professionals. Presenting information in an approachable, reader-friendly style, Webster's New World Pocket Vocabulary selects words that readers are most likely to encounter in educational and professional reading. The book is a pleasure to use, presenting words, definitions, sample sentences and usage as well as similar and related words. It features: * Word lists ranging from middle-school to professional levels * Word lists by topic from anatomy to zoology * Word listings include sample sentences or quotes, similar words, related words and clear definitions

This bestselling dictionary has been fully revised, making it the most up-to-date and authoritative reference of its kind. Providing comprehensive coverage of computer applications in industry, school, work, education, and the home, it is the ideal reference for students, professionals, and anyone who uses computers.