Reviews of Chambers Dictionary

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List of user reviews and ratings for Chambers Dictionary

Total ratings

4.63 (Rating count: 310)

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Review summary

Users praise the Chambers Dictionary app for its accurate and concise definitions, offline capabilities, and usefulness in solving crosswords and understanding British English. It's valued for etymology and as a reliable tool for language learners and literature students. However, common criticisms include lack of integrated audio pronunciations, the need for a separate thesaurus app, limited browsing options (no scrolling through words), and occasional app stability issues before updates. Some users want better cross-application integration to streamline word lookups.

Pros

Accurate, succinct, and reliable definitions with good etymological information.
Fast and easy to use, supports offline use and complex searches.
Helpful integration allowing quick lookup of copied words from other apps.
Especially valuable for crossword puzzle solvers and users interested in British English and archaic words.
Well-regarded by long-term users with a history of Chambers dictionary usage.

Cons

Lack of integrated audio pronunciation in some versions or features, noted as a missing advantage.
No combined dictionary and thesaurus app; users require separate apps for synonyms.
Limited navigation features; users cannot scroll through entries alphabetically, only search specific words.
Occasional crashes reported on some devices before updates improved stability.
Some users desire better cross-app integration and referencing features for quicker lookup without opening other apps.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.50

All time rating average: 4.63

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Date	Author	Comment
2024-12-12	An*****	Both the dictionary and app are outstanding! The app has a good design for being called by other apps or being used by itself. I'm also pleased that there are few unnecessary features.
Both the dictionary and app are outstanding! The app has a good design for being called by other apps or being used by itself. I'm also pleased that there are few unnecessary features.
2024-10-01	D.*****	Not a helpful app. If you do not know the spelling of the word, you need to thank your lucky stars if it displays the correct word because, most often than not, it won't. Wordweb is another matter. Your wrong spelling would be corrected. Wordweb is a better option.
Not a helpful app. If you do not know the spelling of the word, you need to thank your lucky stars if it displays the correct word because, most often than not, it won't. Wordweb is another matter. Your wrong spelling would be corrected. Wordweb is a better option.