A dictionary is a list of words or phrases and their definitions arranged in alphabetical order. In an English dictionary you'll find words beginning with ‘a’ at the front and ‘z’ at the back.
To model language on a computer, start by taking every word in the dictionary and making a list of its essential features—how many is up to you, as long as it’s the same for every word.
A dictionary can be used to look up the meaning of a word. You can also use a dictionary to check the spelling of a word. Dictionaries may also give other information about words, such as word ...