"We added implicit triggering, which means you can simply search for [flummox] and find the definition, you don't have to search for [define flummox] or [what is flummox]. We've also improved the definition result snippet to show more details such as parts of speech and pronunciation," explains Google.
Unfortunately, Google's new OneBox is redundant and inconsistent. If you type [salient] in Google's search box, Google Suggest already shows a definition of the word from Princeton's WordNet.
Search for [define salient] and Google shows a definition from WordNet, not from Google Dictionary.
Tip: to trigger the new OneBox when it's not displayed by default, add en:en to your query. For example, search for [en:en emulsion].
Yeah, some words aren't recognized as words... But still, great improvement though!
ReplyDelete"Unfortunately, Google's new OneBox is redundant and inconsistent."
ReplyDeleteThis statement is just absurd! You need to get out of your self-made shell before making ridiculous assumptions like these! I hardly ever go to Google's homepage to search as I use Chrome/smartphone all the time!
As for the inconsistent part, have you ever heard about testing?
I search from the chrome toolbar all of the time and the [definition] button was perfect. If this isn't as simple and reliable as that, then I have to say that I don't care.
ReplyDeleteBring back the [definition] link.
Having used (installed and loved) the Google Dictionary extension for Chrome, I don't know why it's not fully available and searching brings up Princeton. Still, the define and translate (and convert) strings are very useful.
ReplyDeleteWell, it must be a matter of time, I hope so.
I love the old google dictionary. Nice to get it back again at www.google.com/dictionary
ReplyDeleteEven if you update it please keep the features of keeping starred words and search history.
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