soheil1 English-English dictionaries often offer different definitions than most other dictionaries. Is it just because of copyright issues To some extent, I would say yes. When I was working on a word database for an online multilingual dictionary, we were forbidden to simply copy entries/translations from other dictionaries.
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soheil1English-English dictionaries often offer different definitions than most other dictionaries. Is it just because of copyright issuesTo some extent, I would say yes. When I was working on a word database for an online multilingual dictionary, we were forbidden to simply copy entries/translations from other dictionaries. Sometimes it's quite difficult to
soheil1 What do we do in such cases?Compare the various definitions and try to find one that seems to satisfy your needs. Don't forget that dictionary definitions are not legally binding! They simply represent attempts by lexicographers to help you understand what a word might mean.
soheil1 ozzourti Pick the one you like best.Arbirtrarily?No. Use your common sense.