# Concise English Dictionary

> English Dictionary & Thesaurus

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id295386543](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id295386543)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id295386543`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** JDMI Kft.
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (30 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-05-31
- **First published:** 2008-11-04
- **Size:** 317 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/concise-english-dictionary/id295386543)
- **Website:** [https://jdictionary-mobile.com/ced](https://jdictionary-mobile.com/ced)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://jdictionary-mobile.com/privacy\_policies/295386543.html](https://jdictionary-mobile.com/privacy_policies/295386543.html)

## Description

Discover the power of words with Concise English Dictionary & Thesaurus, an exceptional all-in-one reference app designed to elevate your language experience on iOS.

Endorsed by Experts:

"The app’s clean interface, speed, and size make it a compelling and useful addition to the iPhone or iPod touch."
— Ben Boychuk, MACWORLD

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Database: Access one of the largest English dictionary databases, with up to 591,700 entries and over 4.9 million words, ensuring you find exactly what you need.

• High-Quality Audio Pronunciations: Hear words pronounced in American, British, and Australian English, with options for both male and female voices.

• Extensive Pronunciation Guides: Includes 134,000 guides in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), with easy-to-use symbol assistance—just tap the guide to understand pronunciation details.

• In-Depth Word Origins: Discover the etymologies of words to better understand their histories and how meanings have evolved.

• Detailed Definitions and Examples: Get clear, precise definitions along with sample sentences to see words in context, enhancing your writing and speaking skills.

• Thesaurus Integration: Expand your vocabulary with word links that provide synonyms and related terms.

• Diverse Lexical Entries: Beyond everyday words, find biographical and geographical data, technical and scientific terms, idioms, prepositions, conjunctions, determiners, interjections, abbreviations, contractions, common misspellings, irregular forms, and even Old English words.

• User-Friendly Experience: Enjoy fast look-ups and a snappy user interface with smooth-scrolling screens, specifically designed for iOS devices.

• Customizable History and Bookmarks: Keep track of your search history and bookmark favorite words for quick reference.

• Fun and Educational Word Shake: Shake your device to discover random words and expand your vocabulary in an enjoyable way.

• Offline Access: Use the app anytime, anywhere, without needing an internet connection.

## Rankings

- #214,508 — Overall
- #56 — thesaurus
- #63 — dictionary

## Review summary

Users praise the app for speed, breadth of vocabulary, offline use, and a clean, intuitive interface, plus the ability to save words for later review. The main drawbacks center on the lack of export or cross-device sync for bookmarks/history, along with occasional data gaps in a few entries. Overall, it offers fast, reliable dictionary access with offline capability and useful word-collection features, making it a strong value at its price.

### Pros

- Fast performance and quick search results.
- Broad and comprehensive dictionary with wide word coverage.
- Offline access—works without Internet and remembers past lookups.
- Easy-to-use UI with a clean, intuitive design.
- Ability to save words/bookmarks for later review.

### Cons

- Bookmark/history export or cross-device sync is missing or not functioning (regression in updates).

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