Reference Tools–Dictionaries
Jacso Unveils Tool To Search Multiple Dictionaries Simultaneously
Peter Jacso, the legendary reference resource guru, writer, and educator has announced a new addition to his list of PolySearch tools. The new resource, PolySearch General English Dictionaries, allows the user to select up to 20 web-based English language dictionaries (if Peter selects them you know they’re of the highest quality), and then simultaneously run simple searches. Browser windows will then open (how many windows is determined by how many dictionaries you select) with results. To access PolySearch Dictionaries:
1) Go to http://www2.hawaii.edu/~jacso/extra/poly-page.html
2) Click the Peter’s PolySearch Button
3) Click the General English Language Dictionaries Button
4) Select the Dictionaries You Want to Search, Enter Your Term, Click Search
5) Make Sure to Take a Look at PolySearch Bio (Biographical Databases) and PolySearch Energy.
