dictionary entry
[/ˈdɪkʃəneri ˈɛntri/]
nounpl: dictionary entries
verbete de dicionário
1. A single item in a dictionary containing a word, its pronunciation, part of speech, definitions, and examples
The dictionary entry for 'serendipity' includes its etymology and multiple usage examples.
O verbete de dicionário para 'serendipidade' inclui sua etimologia e múltiplos exemplos de uso.
2. The complete information provided about a specific word in a reference work
Students should read the entire dictionary entry to understand all meanings of a word.
Os alunos devem ler o verbete de dicionário completo para entender todos os significados de uma palavra.
Dictionary entries are fundamental to language learning in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, students often reference 'verbetes' in Portuguese-language dictionaries like Aurélio or Houaiss. In the USA, entries from dictionaries like Merriam-Webster or Oxford are standard references for English learners and native speakers alike.
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