Google Dictionary (by Google)

by Google Ireland, Ltd.

Utilities dictionary translation lookup education productivity language reading reference

Quick Look

Instantly understand any word on the web and build your vocabulary with a searchable history and automatic translations.

AI Overview

Who is this for?

Web users who want to easily look up definitions and meanings of words while browsing.

Key Features

→ Double-click any word to view its definition in a pop-up bubble.
→ View complete definitions using the toolbar dictionary.
→ Store and practice a history of looked-up words.
→ Automatically translate foreign words to your language.
→ Download word history as a CSV file.

Reviews Analysis

Overall Sentiment

Mostly Positive

Users find the Google Dictionary extension incredibly useful for quick definitions while browsing, though some encounter occasional issues with installation or functionality.

Note: AI analysis focuses on the substance and recency of reviews, which may differ from the overall store rating.

What Users Love

✓ Easy double-click to view definitions
✓ Comprehensive toolbar dictionary
✓ Word history and practice features

Points to Consider

× Not working on already open tabs
× Disabled on Chrome Web Store pages
× Occasional need for updates/restarts

"Super helpful for looking up words I don't know while reading articles. Just a double click and I have the definition! Highly recommend."
— A Positive User Review

"It says item currently unavailable. I had to re-install it twice and restart Chrome for it to work."
— A Critical User Review

"The dictionary is fine for most words, but sometimes very specific jargon or technical terms are not found."
— A Mixed User Review

Official Description

From the Developer

View definitions easily as you browse the web.

IMPORTANT:

The pop-up bubble will not work in tabs that were open prior to installation. After installing this extension, either reload your open tabs or restart Chrome.
Note that all extensions are disabled on Chrome Web Store pages (including this one). Do not test the extension on this page; it will not work!
If the extension is not working for you, please make sure it's up to date. Visit chrome://extensions/, click the "Update extensions now" button, then restart Chrome.

With this extension, you can:

Double-click any word to view its definition in a small pop-up bubble.
View the complete definition of any word or phrase using the toolbar dictionary.
Store a history of words you've looked up, so you can practice them later.

Foreign words are automatically translated to your language of choice.

Supported dictionaries:

Arabic
Brazilian Portuguese
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Czech
Dutch
English (UK)
English (US)
French
German
Hindi
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Russian
Slovak
Spanish
Turkish

If you opt in (via the options page), this extension will store a history of all your looked-up words and their definitions. You can download this history as a CSV file at any time. In addition, you can allow other Chrome extensions to access this history. For example, a third-party extension could produce flashcards to help you practice words you've looked up before.

By installing this extension, you agree to the Terms of Service: https://www.google.com/policies/terms

Having problems with this extension? If the suggestions above didn't work, please fill out a problem report: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/support/mgijmajocgfcbeboacabfgobmjgjcoja

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