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Reference.com and Dictionary.com have been part of the same company for most of their existence. The company's current name is Dictionary.com LLC. ( corporate site) Ibadibam ( talk) 23:01, 11 March 2014 (UTC)
...and then have one section for corporate history, and one section for each website. How does that sound? Ibadibam ( talk) 22:13, 27 April 2016 (UTC)Dictionary.com, LLC is a company that provides online language and general reference resources through the websites Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com and Reference.com.
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Hello, this is the first of a series of updates and additions I would like to suggest to the Dictionary.com article. I am editing in a COI on behalf of Dictionary.com and so will use this template. I would like to add a citation to the statement below in an effort to address the banner saying it needs additional citations. However, the statement needs to be cleaned up and shortened so the corresponding source can support the information appropriately.
CURRENT STATEMENT: In April 2009, Dictionary.com offered their first dictionary app in the iOS App Store. Since then, they have released an Android version, as well as a standalone thesaurus app called Thesaurus Rex, along with education apps, Dictionary.com Flashcards, Word Dynamo, and Learning to Read with Zoo Animals.
REVISED STATEMENT: In April of 2009, the company launched a free iPhone app allowing users to look up definitions and synonyms. The app also included access to audio pronunciations, alphabetical indexing, and synonym example sentences. [1]
I appreciate any feedback in my use of this template. My goal is to improve this article with the goal of meeting Wikipedia's highest standards. Thank you. LeepKendall ( talk) 16:23, 2 March 2020 (UTC)
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Hello. I'm tagging User:Ibadibam who has been helpful on this page thus far, though am using the COI edit request form as recommended. I would like to request adding a history section to the article between the Content and Features and apps sections. Then I would like to suggest moving the following sentences from the introduction to the history section. We will have a couple more items to propose for the history section as well.
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CUT FROM INTRODUCTION SECTION: The company was founded by Brian Kariger and Daniel Fierro as part of Lexico Publishing, which also started Thesaurus.com and Reference.com.[2]
In July 2008, Lexico Publishing Group, LLC, was acquired by Ask.com, an IAC company,[3] and renamed Dictionary.com, LLC.[4] In 2018, IAC sold Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com to Rock Holdings.[5] |
MOVE TO THE NEWLY CREATED HISTORY SECTION: The company was founded by Brian Kariger and Daniel Fierro as part of Lexico Publishing, which also started Thesaurus.com and Reference.com.[2]
In July 2008, Lexico Publishing Group, LLC, was acquired by Ask.com, an IAC company,[3] and renamed Dictionary.com, LLC.[4] In 2018, IAC sold Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com to Rock Holdings.[5] |
Thank you! I welcome any feedback or suggestions if my requested changes need improvement to meet the proper criteria. LeepKendall ( talk) 18:32, 16 March 2020 (UTC)
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I would like to propose an update to the first sentence in the introduction section to also include Thesaurus.com and the current owner.
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DELETE: Dictionary.com is an online dictionary whose domain was first registered on May 14, 1995. | REPLACEMENT TEXT: Dictionary.com is an online dictionary. When launched in May 1995, it was one of the web's first in-depth reference sites. [1] Dictionary.com and its sister site Thesaurus.com are owned by Rock Holdings. [2] |
As always, I welcome feedback on this request. Thank you! LeepKendall ( talk) 16:15, 18 March 2020 (UTC)
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I would like to request expanding the information in the sentence regarding the Rock Holdings purchase in the history section as follows below, and change the source:
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EXISTING: In 2018, IAC sold Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com to Rock Holdings.[6] | UPDATED: In November of 2018, Dan Gilbert’s Rock Holdings purchased the websites Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com from New York-based media firm IAC. At the time of the sale, Dictionary.com was the 447th most trafficked website in the country and Thesaurus.com was the 235th, according to the website tracking service SimilarWeb.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the
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Thank you! LeepKendall ( talk) 20:46, 23 March 2020 (UTC)
Regards, Spintendo 00:07, 24 March 2020 (UTC)
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Thanks for your feedback User:Spintendo. I see I completely forgot to include the reference. I think the current climate is impacting my focus a bit. Please see below with reference included.
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EXISTING: In 2018, IAC sold Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com to Rock Holdings.[6] | UPDATED: In November of 2018, Dan Gilbert’s Rock Holdings purchased the websites Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com from New York-based media firm IAC. At the time of the sale, Dictionary.com was the 447th most trafficked website in the country and Thesaurus.com was the 235th, according to the website tracking service SimilarWeb. [1] |
Also for your reference is today's Similar Web analytics stats on Dictionary.com if that helps. https://www.similarweb.com/website/dictionary.com
Thank you! LeepKendall ( talk) 18:27, 24 March 2020 (UTC)
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Edit request implemented
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I would like to request an addition to the history section directly after the first sentence.
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AFTER this first sentence in the history section: Dictionary.com was founded by Brian Kariger and Daniel Fierro as part of Lexico Publishing, which also started Thesaurus.com and Reference.com.[3] | ADD this sentence: When launched it was one of the web's first in-depth reference sites. [1] |
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Thank you for your time and consideration. LeepKendall ( talk) 18:22, 26 March 2020 (UTC)
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Hello. I would like to request adding this one final sentence to the end of the history section (highlighted in yellow). Thanks for your time. I always welcome any feedback. LeepKendall ( talk) 17:38, 15 April 2020 (UTC)
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Dictionary.com was founded by Brian Kariger and Daniel Fierro as part of Lexico Publishing, which also started Thesaurus.com and Reference.com.[3] When launched it was one of the web's first in-depth reference sites.[4] In July 2008, Lexico Publishing Group, LLC, was acquired by Ask.com, an IAC company,[5] and renamed Dictionary.com, LLC.[6] In 2018, IAC sold Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com to Rock Holdings.[7] At the time of the sale, Dictionary.com was the 447th most trafficked website in the country, according to the website tracking service SimilarWeb.[7] | Dictionary.com was founded by Brian Kariger and Daniel Fierro as part of Lexico Publishing, which also started Thesaurus.com and Reference.com.[3] When launched it was one of the web's first in-depth reference sites.[4] In July 2008, Lexico Publishing Group, LLC, was acquired by Ask.com, an IAC company,[5] and renamed Dictionary.com, LLC.[6] In 2018, IAC sold Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com to Rock Holdings.[7] At the time of the sale, Dictionary.com was the 447th most trafficked website in the country, according to the website tracking service SimilarWeb.[7] The company estimates there are 5.5 billion word searches on its site annually. [1] |
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I would like to request replacing the citation for the second statement in the introduction section to one that I believe is more reliable, as follows:
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DELETE: [1] | REPLACE WITH: [2] |
Once this source has been replaced, I'm wondering if we can now remove the citations banner from the top since all content now has reliable sources attached? I appreciate any feedback on this request if changes need to be made.
Thanks much for your time and attention. LeepKendall ( talk) 00:28, 24 April 2020 (UTC)
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Hello. It was recommended that I disclose here that I am being paid by Dictionary.com to improve and update their page. My goal is to always be transparent and adhere to Wikipedia's policies and criteria. My user page does disclose this fact as well.
I would like to request changing the title of the Features and apps section to read Features and services. Along with this, I would like to add a few sentences to the section above what is currently there as follows.
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==Features and apps== | ==Features and services== |
Then I would like to start the section with the sentence listed below:
Among its features, Dictionary.com offers a Word of the Day [1], a crossword solver [2], and a pop culture dictionary that includes emoji and slang sections. [3]
Thank you for your time and attention to reviewing my request. As always, I welcome feedback if something needs to be corrected. LeepKendall ( talk) 22:48, 29 April 2020 (UTC)
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Hello. I would like to request that the following be added to the Features and services section of the article. I would appreciate your recommendation on how to format this section regarding the chronology of when features have been added. Should they be newest to oldest, or vice versa, etc. We would like the Word of the Year feature to be high up in that section, so maybe we take out the year it was launched? Its current position is great. I appreciate any advice you have for this. I will have a few other features to request adding. Here is my current requested section:
In early 2020, in response to COVID-19 quarantine home schooling needs, Dictionary.com launched its Learning at Home Center. The Center provides teacher-approved English language lessons for pre-K through 12th grade students. [1] Lessons include spelling, grammar, and word challenge offerings, as well as writing prompts. [1]
Thanks very much! LeepKendall ( talk) 18:24, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
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Hello. I would like to request adding the following sentence to the very end of the Features and services section - to come after the Learning at Home Center sentence. Other recent additions related to the coronavirus outbreak are newly added words to both the main dictionary (e.g., fomites) and the slang dictionary (e.g., ‘rona’). [1] Thank you! LeepKendall ( talk) 18:52, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
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In the Features section, I would like to request adding one more sentence about the app that directly follows this one: The app also included access to audio pronunciations, alphabetical indexing, and synonym example sentences.[14]
ADDITION:
Version 7.0 of the app includes a feature that lets users see words and definitions that are trending. [1]
Thank you! I think this is my last request to this page for a while. Best LeepKendall ( talk) 21:12, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
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Hello: Last year I proposed some updates here for Dictionary.com, with whom I am in a COI/Paid editing relationship. Several volunteer editors were helpful in implementing these requests. It looks like the page is well monitored, so for now, I'm not tagging anyone specific. I wanted to abide by the COI rules and declare, again, my relationship. Here is the first edit request. The reason for the edit is to further clarify where content comes from for the site. Thank you! LeepKendall ( talk) 23:49, 3 March 2021 (UTC)
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The content for Dictionary.com is based on the latest version of Random House Unabridged Dictionary, with other content from the Collins English Dictionary, American Heritage Dictionary and others.[2] | The content for Dictionary.com was originally based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, but is continuously updated, adapted, and added to by an in-house lexicographical team. [1] [2] There is also licensed content from Collins English Dictionary, and American Heritage Dictionary. [3] |
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Hello: As previously stated, I am in a COI relationship with Dictionary.com, and adhere to Wikipedia rules and best practices. In that light, I'd like to request two more updates. First, I'd like to add a hard return for a new paragraph for the home schooling sentence - the one that begins In early 2020... Then at the end of that sentence, I'd like to add (after Home Center platform) and Dictionary Academy Tutors, an online tutoring service for all grades and subjects. Here is a table to shop the full requested update.
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In early 2020, in response to COVID-19 quarantine home schooling needs, Dictionary.com launched a Learning at Home Center platform. [1] | In early 2020, in response to COVID-19 quarantine home schooling needs, Dictionary.com launched the Learning at Home Center and Dictionary Academy Tutors, an online tutoring service for all grades and subjects. [2] [3] |
The second request is to add this at the end of the Features and services section as it's own paragraph. Also in 2020, Dictionary.com’s sister site, Thesaurus.com, launched Grammar Coach, a writing assistant and grammar checker for the general public. [3] Thank you for your consideration. Best, LeepKendall ( talk) 18:26, 8 March 2021 (UTC)
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Hello: As previously stated, I am in a COI relationship with Dictionary.com, and adhere to Wikipedia rules and best practices - hence my request. In that light, I'd like to request two more updates. I originally posted these requests on February 24, but have had no response. So, I'm tagging a few of you who have made edits to this page before, and/or who may monitor this page. My requests are below and I'm wondering if User:Nardog, User:GoingBatty, User: Ibadibam, or User:Narky Blert might assist. First, I'd like to request a hard return for a new paragraph for the home schooling sentence - the one that begins In early 2020... Then at the end of that sentence, I'd like to add (after Home Center platform) and Dictionary Academy Tutors, an online tutoring service for all grades and subjects. The table below will show the full requested updates.
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In early 2020, in response to COVID-19 quarantine home schooling needs, Dictionary.com launched a Learning at Home Center platform. [1] | In early 2020, in response to COVID-19 quarantine home schooling needs, Dictionary.com launched a Learning at Home Center platform and Dictionary Academy Tutors, an online tutoring service for all grades and subjects. [2] [3] |
The second request is to add this at the end of the Features and services section as it's own paragraph. Also in 2020, Dictionary.com’s sister site, Thesaurus.com, launched Grammar Coach, a writing assistant and grammar checker for the general public. [3]
They would like to add a bit more about Thesaurus.com soon. Currently the Thesaurus.com page redirects to Reference.com which is no longer connected to Thesaurus. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Best, LeepKendall ( talk) 18:26, 22 March 2021 (UTC)
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Reference.com and Dictionary.com have been part of the same company for most of their existence. The company's current name is Dictionary.com LLC. ( corporate site) Ibadibam ( talk) 23:01, 11 March 2014 (UTC)
...and then have one section for corporate history, and one section for each website. How does that sound? Ibadibam ( talk) 22:13, 27 April 2016 (UTC)Dictionary.com, LLC is a company that provides online language and general reference resources through the websites Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com and Reference.com.
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Hello, this is the first of a series of updates and additions I would like to suggest to the Dictionary.com article. I am editing in a COI on behalf of Dictionary.com and so will use this template. I would like to add a citation to the statement below in an effort to address the banner saying it needs additional citations. However, the statement needs to be cleaned up and shortened so the corresponding source can support the information appropriately.
CURRENT STATEMENT: In April 2009, Dictionary.com offered their first dictionary app in the iOS App Store. Since then, they have released an Android version, as well as a standalone thesaurus app called Thesaurus Rex, along with education apps, Dictionary.com Flashcards, Word Dynamo, and Learning to Read with Zoo Animals.
REVISED STATEMENT: In April of 2009, the company launched a free iPhone app allowing users to look up definitions and synonyms. The app also included access to audio pronunciations, alphabetical indexing, and synonym example sentences. [1]
I appreciate any feedback in my use of this template. My goal is to improve this article with the goal of meeting Wikipedia's highest standards. Thank you. LeepKendall ( talk) 16:23, 2 March 2020 (UTC)
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Hello. I'm tagging User:Ibadibam who has been helpful on this page thus far, though am using the COI edit request form as recommended. I would like to request adding a history section to the article between the Content and Features and apps sections. Then I would like to suggest moving the following sentences from the introduction to the history section. We will have a couple more items to propose for the history section as well.
Current text | Replace with |
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CUT FROM INTRODUCTION SECTION: The company was founded by Brian Kariger and Daniel Fierro as part of Lexico Publishing, which also started Thesaurus.com and Reference.com.[2]
In July 2008, Lexico Publishing Group, LLC, was acquired by Ask.com, an IAC company,[3] and renamed Dictionary.com, LLC.[4] In 2018, IAC sold Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com to Rock Holdings.[5] |
MOVE TO THE NEWLY CREATED HISTORY SECTION: The company was founded by Brian Kariger and Daniel Fierro as part of Lexico Publishing, which also started Thesaurus.com and Reference.com.[2]
In July 2008, Lexico Publishing Group, LLC, was acquired by Ask.com, an IAC company,[3] and renamed Dictionary.com, LLC.[4] In 2018, IAC sold Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com to Rock Holdings.[5] |
Thank you! I welcome any feedback or suggestions if my requested changes need improvement to meet the proper criteria. LeepKendall ( talk) 18:32, 16 March 2020 (UTC)
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I would like to propose an update to the first sentence in the introduction section to also include Thesaurus.com and the current owner.
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DELETE: Dictionary.com is an online dictionary whose domain was first registered on May 14, 1995. | REPLACEMENT TEXT: Dictionary.com is an online dictionary. When launched in May 1995, it was one of the web's first in-depth reference sites. [1] Dictionary.com and its sister site Thesaurus.com are owned by Rock Holdings. [2] |
As always, I welcome feedback on this request. Thank you! LeepKendall ( talk) 16:15, 18 March 2020 (UTC)
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Regards, Spintendo 12:01, 19 March 2020 (UTC)
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I would like to request expanding the information in the sentence regarding the Rock Holdings purchase in the history section as follows below, and change the source:
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EXISTING: In 2018, IAC sold Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com to Rock Holdings.[6] | UPDATED: In November of 2018, Dan Gilbert’s Rock Holdings purchased the websites Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com from New York-based media firm IAC. At the time of the sale, Dictionary.com was the 447th most trafficked website in the country and Thesaurus.com was the 235th, according to the website tracking service SimilarWeb.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the
help page).
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Thank you! LeepKendall ( talk) 20:46, 23 March 2020 (UTC)
Regards, Spintendo 00:07, 24 March 2020 (UTC)
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Instructions for Reviewers #2: "If sources are not provided, that will often be a separate basis to deny the requested edit.
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Thanks for your feedback User:Spintendo. I see I completely forgot to include the reference. I think the current climate is impacting my focus a bit. Please see below with reference included.
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EXISTING: In 2018, IAC sold Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com to Rock Holdings.[6] | UPDATED: In November of 2018, Dan Gilbert’s Rock Holdings purchased the websites Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com from New York-based media firm IAC. At the time of the sale, Dictionary.com was the 447th most trafficked website in the country and Thesaurus.com was the 235th, according to the website tracking service SimilarWeb. [1] |
Also for your reference is today's Similar Web analytics stats on Dictionary.com if that helps. https://www.similarweb.com/website/dictionary.com
Thank you! LeepKendall ( talk) 18:27, 24 March 2020 (UTC)
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Edit request implemented
Spintendo
18:41, 24 March 2020 (UTC)
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I would like to request an addition to the history section directly after the first sentence.
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AFTER this first sentence in the history section: Dictionary.com was founded by Brian Kariger and Daniel Fierro as part of Lexico Publishing, which also started Thesaurus.com and Reference.com.[3] | ADD this sentence: When launched it was one of the web's first in-depth reference sites. [1] |
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Thank you for your time and consideration. LeepKendall ( talk) 18:22, 26 March 2020 (UTC)
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Hello. I would like to request adding this one final sentence to the end of the history section (highlighted in yellow). Thanks for your time. I always welcome any feedback. LeepKendall ( talk) 17:38, 15 April 2020 (UTC)
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Dictionary.com was founded by Brian Kariger and Daniel Fierro as part of Lexico Publishing, which also started Thesaurus.com and Reference.com.[3] When launched it was one of the web's first in-depth reference sites.[4] In July 2008, Lexico Publishing Group, LLC, was acquired by Ask.com, an IAC company,[5] and renamed Dictionary.com, LLC.[6] In 2018, IAC sold Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com to Rock Holdings.[7] At the time of the sale, Dictionary.com was the 447th most trafficked website in the country, according to the website tracking service SimilarWeb.[7] | Dictionary.com was founded by Brian Kariger and Daniel Fierro as part of Lexico Publishing, which also started Thesaurus.com and Reference.com.[3] When launched it was one of the web's first in-depth reference sites.[4] In July 2008, Lexico Publishing Group, LLC, was acquired by Ask.com, an IAC company,[5] and renamed Dictionary.com, LLC.[6] In 2018, IAC sold Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com to Rock Holdings.[7] At the time of the sale, Dictionary.com was the 447th most trafficked website in the country, according to the website tracking service SimilarWeb.[7] The company estimates there are 5.5 billion word searches on its site annually. [1] |
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I would like to request replacing the citation for the second statement in the introduction section to one that I believe is more reliable, as follows:
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DELETE: [1] | REPLACE WITH: [2] |
Once this source has been replaced, I'm wondering if we can now remove the citations banner from the top since all content now has reliable sources attached? I appreciate any feedback on this request if changes need to be made.
Thanks much for your time and attention. LeepKendall ( talk) 00:28, 24 April 2020 (UTC)
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Hello. It was recommended that I disclose here that I am being paid by Dictionary.com to improve and update their page. My goal is to always be transparent and adhere to Wikipedia's policies and criteria. My user page does disclose this fact as well.
I would like to request changing the title of the Features and apps section to read Features and services. Along with this, I would like to add a few sentences to the section above what is currently there as follows.
Current text | Replace with |
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==Features and apps== | ==Features and services== |
Then I would like to start the section with the sentence listed below:
Among its features, Dictionary.com offers a Word of the Day [1], a crossword solver [2], and a pop culture dictionary that includes emoji and slang sections. [3]
Thank you for your time and attention to reviewing my request. As always, I welcome feedback if something needs to be corrected. LeepKendall ( talk) 22:48, 29 April 2020 (UTC)
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Hello. I would like to request that the following be added to the Features and services section of the article. I would appreciate your recommendation on how to format this section regarding the chronology of when features have been added. Should they be newest to oldest, or vice versa, etc. We would like the Word of the Year feature to be high up in that section, so maybe we take out the year it was launched? Its current position is great. I appreciate any advice you have for this. I will have a few other features to request adding. Here is my current requested section:
In early 2020, in response to COVID-19 quarantine home schooling needs, Dictionary.com launched its Learning at Home Center. The Center provides teacher-approved English language lessons for pre-K through 12th grade students. [1] Lessons include spelling, grammar, and word challenge offerings, as well as writing prompts. [1]
Thanks very much! LeepKendall ( talk) 18:24, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
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Hello. I would like to request adding the following sentence to the very end of the Features and services section - to come after the Learning at Home Center sentence. Other recent additions related to the coronavirus outbreak are newly added words to both the main dictionary (e.g., fomites) and the slang dictionary (e.g., ‘rona’). [1] Thank you! LeepKendall ( talk) 18:52, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
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In the Features section, I would like to request adding one more sentence about the app that directly follows this one: The app also included access to audio pronunciations, alphabetical indexing, and synonym example sentences.[14]
ADDITION:
Version 7.0 of the app includes a feature that lets users see words and definitions that are trending. [1]
Thank you! I think this is my last request to this page for a while. Best LeepKendall ( talk) 21:12, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
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Hello: Last year I proposed some updates here for Dictionary.com, with whom I am in a COI/Paid editing relationship. Several volunteer editors were helpful in implementing these requests. It looks like the page is well monitored, so for now, I'm not tagging anyone specific. I wanted to abide by the COI rules and declare, again, my relationship. Here is the first edit request. The reason for the edit is to further clarify where content comes from for the site. Thank you! LeepKendall ( talk) 23:49, 3 March 2021 (UTC)
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The content for Dictionary.com is based on the latest version of Random House Unabridged Dictionary, with other content from the Collins English Dictionary, American Heritage Dictionary and others.[2] | The content for Dictionary.com was originally based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, but is continuously updated, adapted, and added to by an in-house lexicographical team. [1] [2] There is also licensed content from Collins English Dictionary, and American Heritage Dictionary. [3] |
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Hello: As previously stated, I am in a COI relationship with Dictionary.com, and adhere to Wikipedia rules and best practices. In that light, I'd like to request two more updates. First, I'd like to add a hard return for a new paragraph for the home schooling sentence - the one that begins In early 2020... Then at the end of that sentence, I'd like to add (after Home Center platform) and Dictionary Academy Tutors, an online tutoring service for all grades and subjects. Here is a table to shop the full requested update.
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In early 2020, in response to COVID-19 quarantine home schooling needs, Dictionary.com launched a Learning at Home Center platform. [1] | In early 2020, in response to COVID-19 quarantine home schooling needs, Dictionary.com launched the Learning at Home Center and Dictionary Academy Tutors, an online tutoring service for all grades and subjects. [2] [3] |
The second request is to add this at the end of the Features and services section as it's own paragraph. Also in 2020, Dictionary.com’s sister site, Thesaurus.com, launched Grammar Coach, a writing assistant and grammar checker for the general public. [3] Thank you for your consideration. Best, LeepKendall ( talk) 18:26, 8 March 2021 (UTC)
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Hello: As previously stated, I am in a COI relationship with Dictionary.com, and adhere to Wikipedia rules and best practices - hence my request. In that light, I'd like to request two more updates. I originally posted these requests on February 24, but have had no response. So, I'm tagging a few of you who have made edits to this page before, and/or who may monitor this page. My requests are below and I'm wondering if User:Nardog, User:GoingBatty, User: Ibadibam, or User:Narky Blert might assist. First, I'd like to request a hard return for a new paragraph for the home schooling sentence - the one that begins In early 2020... Then at the end of that sentence, I'd like to add (after Home Center platform) and Dictionary Academy Tutors, an online tutoring service for all grades and subjects. The table below will show the full requested updates.
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In early 2020, in response to COVID-19 quarantine home schooling needs, Dictionary.com launched a Learning at Home Center platform. [1] | In early 2020, in response to COVID-19 quarantine home schooling needs, Dictionary.com launched a Learning at Home Center platform and Dictionary Academy Tutors, an online tutoring service for all grades and subjects. [2] [3] |
The second request is to add this at the end of the Features and services section as it's own paragraph. Also in 2020, Dictionary.com’s sister site, Thesaurus.com, launched Grammar Coach, a writing assistant and grammar checker for the general public. [3]
They would like to add a bit more about Thesaurus.com soon. Currently the Thesaurus.com page redirects to Reference.com which is no longer connected to Thesaurus. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Best, LeepKendall ( talk) 18:26, 22 March 2021 (UTC)
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