National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures: Array
The definition of an array data structure with links to array subtopics.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures: Heap
The DADS definition of the heap abstract data type.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Vocabulary Words: Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer can help students as they explore new vocabulary words. It offers a place for a dictionary definition, as well as a place to practice using the word in a sentence.
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Frieze
Illustrated dictionary definition over the artistic style of Frieze. Describes the different styles of Frieze found in Greek architecture.
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Griffin (Mythological Greek Beast)
Illustrated dictionary definition over Greek monster Griffin. Provides detailed description of Griffin and the different artistic representations. Describes the significance of the animal to the Greeks.
British Library
British Library: Virtual Reference Library
This site provides links to several on-line dictionaries. Students may desire to consult a few dictionary definitions of their focus term prior to beginning a definition essay.
University of Regina (Canada)
Univeristy of Regina: Math Central: Mathematics Glossary: Middle Years
The definitions included in this Math dictionary for the middle grades are based on the Saskatchewan curriculum.
Other
Tresor De La Langue Francaise,
Incredible dictionary - very high level - suitable for teachers or highly advanced students - has in-depth definitions with usage examples of the French language.
Other
Diccionario Medico Biologico
Utilize this user friendly Spanish-language medical science dictionary to find definitions of complex medical terminology.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Vocab Tip: Say It Out Loud
This video lesson offers a tip for learning new vocabulary words by saying the word and its definition aloud. This stimulates the brain and activates prior knowledge which helps you remember the word. It also covers what to do if you...
ArtLex
Art Lex: Surrealism
This Artlex website gives a detailed definition of Surrealism including its founder, influences, examples of this type of art, and its relationship to dadaism.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Value
Artlex's definition of value and how it applies to black and white and color in art. There are links to other sites to further explain the term and also related terms to explore.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Geometry Terms You Might Not Have Heard Before
A lengthy list of geometry terms arranged alphabetically. Includes labeled illustrations and definitions for each.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Dictionary: Average
This interactive dictionary page discusses the ambiguity of the term average. The definition refers to the arithmetic mean whose definition can be found immediately above the entry for average. Be sure to check out the link for a...
Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry and Environmental Dictionary: Nonmetal
Environmental Chemistry offers a very concise definition of a non-metal.
Tech Target
Tech Target: What Is?
An extensive online dictionary for thousands of the most current IT-related words. Browse alphabetically or by catagories like "Software," "Internet," "Computing fundamentals," "Networking" and more.
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: What's That Word?
Not sure of what a word means in science? Find out in this easy to read online scientific dictionary.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Dictionary: Outcome
This interactive dictionary defines outcome. Be sure to follow the link to a discussion about probability and outcome.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Vocabulary Words
This lesson focuses on the need to look up vocabulary words when given a list from an assigned reading to help better understand the text. It offers a literary example of such a list. This information is provided in text and in audio...
Other
Web Dictionary of Cybernetics:thermodynamics
A definition of thermodynamics and its laws from the Web Dictionary of Cybernetics and Systems. Part of an online dictionary of scientific terms. Includes hypertext links to other definitions are provided.
Math Words
Mathwords: Terms and Formulas From Algebra I to Calculus
Mathwords is "an interactive math dictionary with enough math words, math terms, math formulas, pictures, diagrams, tables, and examples to satisfy your inner math geek." Written by a teacher of high school and college students,...
ArtLex
Art Lex: Art
Definition of "art" according to ArtLex, a dictionary of art terms. Includes links to other important terms, as well as a long list of quotations defining "art."
Disfruta Las Matematicas
Disfruta Las Matematicas: Diccionario Ilustrado De Matematicas
Here you will find an illustrated mathematics dictionary with easy-to-understand definitions. It also contains links to further reading.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Reference
Site provides links to a wide variety of reference tools, including encyclopedias, dictionary, thesaurus, quotation books, and guides to English usage. L.11-12.1b Usage issues