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Franklin MWS-1840 Speaking Merriam Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus

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Features

  • Defines words and pronounces them out loud
  • 274,000 comprehensive and contemporary definitions
  • 496,000 synonyms to expand writing vocabulary
  • 83,000-word spelling verification and correction list
  • Slot for one Book Card

Description

Desktop design with large 8-line screen displaying over 120,000 words and speaking full definitions; expandable book card slot, grammar guide, SAT word list, LEARNables, and games Anyone in business, writers, travelers, and students will value the Franklin MWS-1840 Speaking Merriam-Webster handheld electronic dictionary. Never again face the embarrassing moment when you realize you have mispronounced a word in conversation. For finding words instantly, Franklin offers the MWS-1840 speaking electronic dictionary and thesaurus with an eight-line display, 120,000 words, 300,000 definitions, and a phenomenal 500,000 thesaurus entries. At the press of a few buttons, you can peruse definitions, synonyms, and antonyms and explore related words and hear them pronounced. Efficient and accurate, at a light 0.8 pounds the MWS-1840 is easy to carry around and incredibly convenient to use. The touch of a few buttons reveals just the right word, plus several practical options accompanied by proper pronunciation. The eight-line display expands clarity of each entry. While the MWS-1840 is a spell checker comparable with more complicated electronic dictionaries, it also offers unique features to facilitate finding a word you aren't sure of how to spell and to improve your spelling and vocabulary by using Franklin's LEARNables.The Franklin MWS-1840 Speaking Merriam-Webster is a dictionary that everyone can use as a reference tool, to expand vocabulary, as an academic or business tool, and, remarkably, for fun. Of particular benefit to students are the Scholastic Assessment Test word list and tools to create a personalized study list of words. Anyone who writes will benefit from the grammar guide with its reliable compendium and comprehensive outline of English grammar. Enjoy playing one of 10 amusing and diverting games while improving your spelling and vocabulary.In school and in business, precise spelling and appropriate word usage reflect favorably on your preparation and presentation. With the MWS-1840 your command of English and the breadth of your lexicon will be noticeably enlarged. For common English usage, you can hardly find a better portable resource.


Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.75 x 1.25 inches


Item Weight: 9 ounces


Item model number: MWS-1840


Batteries: 4 AAA batteries required.


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: September 1, 1999


Manufacturer: Franklin Electronics


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Franklin dictionary
Useful tool
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023 by Oscar

  • Great Device!
I am glad I found one! I wish they still made these. They are perfect for my classroom.
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2023 by Susan Wilhelm

  • Terrible
I ordered this item because my father has one that he had bought over 20 years ago and which is still going strong today - I think it still has the original batteries in it! So I thought I'd get a new Franklin electronic dictionary with the "speaking" feature. Like always with Amazon, the ordering and shipping processes were a breeze, my new dictionary arrived promptly and I was eager to put it through its paces. I was extremely disappointed with my purchase. First, the "speaking" feature is an absolute joke, with every word sounding like incomprehensible gibberish. The buttons are small and awkward to operate, and finally the unit just plain quit working after a few minutes. The unit promptly went back into its box and shipped back to Amazon for an immediate refund, so at least no money was lost in the transaction. But what happened to Franklin in the intervening 20 years to cause this precipitous drop in product quality? Outsourcing? Whatever it is, I can not recommend this product to anyone. Amazon, on the other hand, shines as always. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2009 by Nina "Froggy" Vlanin

  • Good for ESL student
I tutor an adult student in reading. She most needs to build vocabulary and this helps her learn words. She likes it very much because it pronounces the words for her. I think it could be a clearer voice but she nevertheless has found it very helpful. The battery casing is poorly designed, hard to close. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2013 by buyer

  • Speaking dictionary's use by hearing impaired
I purchased this product for my hearing impaired, adult student who is reading at a first grade level. Because the student has no one at home to help him practice, he might be able to type in a word that is troublesome and be told what it is. However, the speaker is in the back of this device and when the volume is turned up, the speech is garbled and full of static. Speaker on the front would be a great improvement. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2011 by geeksmom

  • Grandson is Thrilled
My wife bought this same model dictionary about 10 years ago. We have both found it very useful and reliable. We purchased this one for our grandson based on our good experience with the previous one...which still works just fine. He is really thrilled with it and has been showing me some of the capabilities like the "learn" color key feature to list new words learned. The "say" feature is very helpful to him to get the correct pronunciation when he encounters a new word. I find it much quicker for myself that getting the Webster out of the bookcase or looking it up on Google. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2009 by F. W. King

  • Three Stars
Keys stick after awhile.
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2015 by Blacksheep 5

  • YAASSS spelling help
Just what we needed....since none of us can spell
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2018 by Mary Robertson

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