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The Collins English Dictionary is here presented in MSDict electronic format for mobile phones and PDA. MSDict enhances the usability of dictionaries and provides better accessibility to dictionary content than ever.
* Quick dynamic search of words while you type
* Audio pronunciations (through additional installed sound modules)
* Hyperlinks between different related words
* Handy custom filteres added to help you locate the word you are searching for:
* Support of multiple dictionaries installed at a time
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