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This page contains links to dictionaries and glossaries available on the Internet that will be of interest to Computer Scientists.


BABEL: A Glossary of Computer Oriented Abbreviations and Acronyms
BABEL is revised three times a year.

ComputerUser High-Tech Dictionary
Search function for definitions to more than 7,000 high-tech terms.

A Dictionary of Computing
From Oxford Reference online.

A Dictionary of the Internet
From Oxford Reference online.

FOLDOC - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing 
Alternate site

Glossary of Internet Terms

Hyperdictionary
Based on the FOLDOC dictionary by Denis Howe. It consists of almost 14 thousand computer-related terms.

Knowledge Base
A searchable database of about 4500 answers to questions about computing. Includes a menu of the most popular Knowledge base articles by topic and a glossary of common computing terms.

Lexicon of Semiconductor Terms

Networking Glossary - Dictionary of Computer, Internet and Network Terms
Each computer, Internet and networking term has a detailed definition using a glossary format, links to related network dictionary terms, and links to tutorials and other reference information.

TechEncyclopedia
Searchable index of computer technology terms.

Web Dictionary of Cybernetics and Systems
A hypertext combination (with permission) of the ASC Glossary, Krippendorff's Dictionary and Hornung's Glossary.

Webopedia: Online Computer Dictionary for Computer and Internet Terms and Definitions
An online dictionary and search engine dedicated to computer- and internet-related terms.

Webster's New World Computer Dictionary
10th edition, 2003

Whatis
An encyclopedia of information technology; it includes a comprehensive listing of every file and format in the world.


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