OmniDictionary is a Mac OS X client for network dictionary servers. It's pretty straightforward - type a word into the entry field, hit return, and the definition is displayed. If the dictionary server supports multiple dictionaries, you can select your desired dictionary from the dictionary popup to limit queries to that specific dictionary, or you can query all the dictionaries. OmniDictionary also provides a "Define in OmniDictionary" Service, so you can select words in your other applications and hit Command-= to see the definition.
What's New
Version 2.0.4:
OmniDictionary is now a Universal binary that runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs.
Framework and OmniCrashCatcher updates.
Localizations have been omitted from this release but will return in a forthcoming update.
Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.
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I *love* programs that are very simple and that do just one thing very well. Omni Dictionary is the perfect online dictionary client. Not bloated, but simple, fast, and easy to use.
[Version 2.0.3]
Anonymousreviewed on 17 May 2003
The main problem with this app like all the other online dictionaries is the distinct lack of an English dictionary. The CIA while writing vast quantities of fiction are not a good source for acurate definitions on anything non political. I recommend buying the Oxford English its slow but definative
[Version 2.0.3]
Anonymousreviewed on 20 Nov 2002
Great App/service. One big minus is that it doesn't support proxies (ideally via
OS X's Network proxies system prefs panel)
[Version 2.0.3]
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OmniDictionary is a Mac OS X client for network dictionary servers. It's pretty straightforward - type a word into the entry field, hit return, and the definition is displayed. If the dictionary server supports multiple dictionaries, you can select your desired dictionary from the dictionary popup to limit queries to that specific dictionary, or you can query all the dictionaries. OmniDictionary also provides a "Define in OmniDictionary" Service, so you can select words in your other applications and hit Command-= to see the definition.
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ray16 reviewed on 11 Jan 2006
otherwise better than MacDict X
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ray16 reviewed on 11 Jan 2006
otherwise better than MacDict X
Anonymous reviewed on 21 May 2003
Anonymous reviewed on 17 May 2003
Anonymous reviewed on 20 Nov 2002
OS X's Network proxies system prefs panel)