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Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Sense 1: (Noun) A book or electronic resource that lists words in alphabetical order and gives their meanings, pronunciations, and usage.

Sample Sentence: I always keep a dictionary on my desk to look up unfamiliar words while reading.

Sense 2: (Noun) A reference tool or resource that provides explanations or definitions for specific subjects or technical terms.

Sample Sentence: The legal dictionary helped me understand the legal jargon used in the contract.

Sense 3: (Verb) To say or read aloud words for someone else to write down or record.

Sample Sentence: The secretary dicted the meeting minutes while the chairman spoke.