consult a dictionary

Frequency: 7.512.8 per million words

to get information from a dictionary (a more formal alternative to 'check')

dictionaryVERB + NOUN

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consult

Examples (10)

  • For legal terminology, you should consult a specialized legal dictionary.
  • Whenever I encounter an unfamiliar technical term, I consult an online dictionary.
  • Consulting a dictionary is a fundamental skill for any serious writer.
  • The translator will need to consult a bilingual dictionary for this project.
  • Please consult the official dictionary of the academy for approved spellings.
  • He was consulting an etymological dictionary to trace the word's origin.
  • A good dictionary should be consulted regularly to expand one's vocabulary.
  • If I had consulted the dictionary earlier, I would have understood the nuance.
  • I decided to consult a medical dictionary when I couldn't understand the report.
  • Before finalizing the document, the editor always consults a comprehensive dictionary.