Printed Dictionary: Not As Obsolete As Presumed !
Huaak: 12.20.2018
The world today is under the shadow of the internet. Things that were extensively used in the past have become obsolete! The world believes that the way Wikipedia has replaced the very famous encyclopedias, online dictionaries have ruled out the usage of printed dictionaries.
But, is this true? Do online dictionaries provide everything that was provided by printed dictionaries and has completely replaced them?
Some might say that the only difference is that using a paper dictionary can tell people what a paper cut feels like and nothing more than that! But that is not true!
Printed Dictionary Vs. Online Dictionary!
No one can ignore the benefits of an online dictionary as its super-fast, is up-to-date with newer words, it’s free, weightless and offers so much more, but it has not been able to replace the printed form completely. Why?
Remember who helped you in school when the teacher used some crazy words? Of course the printed dictionaries! This old friend is still offering some amazing perks over its digital counterpart which cannot be ignored, and this is the reason why printed dictionaries have not become obsolete!
Here is a list of things that are provided by printed dictionaries only;
The Right Usage of Words:
I know, the online dictionaries are fast but do these dictionaries tell you the correct usage of the word? Well, no! An online dictionary only provides the meaning of the word, which sometimes we fail to understand.
Serendipity:
In order to look for a word physically is a bit time-consuming. The words are arranged in alphabetical order, and the online ones save time. But have you ever thought about the benefit of skimming through the pages and words in a dictionary to find the required word?
Authenticity and Reliability:
One thing that we can be sure about in printed dictionaries that these are cent percent authentic and reliable. This is because the procedure of dictionary printing includes the phase of quality control in which a thorough quality check is carried out. Thus, eliminating the chances of errors can be removed in it easily. READ MORE >>
