Thesauruses


noun, plural thesauruses, thesauri
[-sawr-ahy] /-ˈsɔr aɪ/ (Show IPA)
1.
a dictionary of synonyms and antonyms, such as the online Thesaurus.com.
2.
any dictionary, encyclopedia, or other comprehensive reference book.
3.
a storehouse, repository, or treasury.
4.
Computers.

an index to information stored in a computer, consisting of a comprehensive list of subjects concerning which information may be retrieved by using the proper key terms.
a dictionary of synonyms and antonyms stored in memory for use in word processing.

noun (pl) -ruses, -ri (-raɪ)
1.
a book containing systematized lists of synonyms and related words
2.
a dictionary of selected words or topics
3.
(rare) a treasury

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