HuffPost Live hosted a chat about the uncertain future of dictionaries in the digital era. Among the panelists was our own Ben Zimmer, who talked about how the move away from the printed page opens up exciting new possibilities for what a dictionary can do. For additional reading, check out "The Definition of a Dictionary," a fascinating piece on Slate by Stefan Fatsis, who joined in the HuffPost Live conversation. Article Topics: |
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