tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post7954890525975938891..comments2024-03-18T02:14:57.204-07:00Comments on Google Operating System: Google's Define Operator, No Longer UsefulAlex Chituhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02618542750965508582noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-27168267142900365382011-10-02T17:18:41.986-07:002011-10-02T17:18:41.986-07:00Nothing here.
define:word gives vanilla search en...Nothing here.<br /><br />define:word gives vanilla search engine results<br />define: word gives vanilla search engine results<br />define word gives vanilla search engine results<br /><br />Not even a Google dictionary link anymore. Countless pages of undifferentiated search results and link-chasing required to, at best, subsequently browse through individual third-party definition pages of mediocre depth. Google has lost the f*cking plot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-35783874885951123772011-08-12T06:10:48.319-07:002011-08-12T06:10:48.319-07:00Does it even work anymore...?Does it even work anymore...?jamiebarrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13721754440155107591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-49085245055290209022011-08-09T06:49:13.157-07:002011-08-09T06:49:13.157-07:00It appears that Google doesn't want users to e...It appears that Google doesn't want users to experience the true power of their search engine. It reminds me of a'governor' on a minibike to keep kids from going to fast. Thanks for looking out for us Google. I'll make sure to wear my helmet in the shower for you as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-29546928875917717052011-08-06T15:16:28.468-07:002011-08-06T15:16:28.468-07:00I hated the New dictionary, the old one is better....I hated the New dictionary, the old one is better. It gives me example for the words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-29454358627678101112011-06-03T23:32:01.553-07:002011-06-03T23:32:01.553-07:00This new treatment of define is dreadful. If I wan...This new treatment of define is dreadful. If I wanted a dictionary, I'd go to a dictionary. The old define: culled definitions from glossaries that are much harder to find and it presented results clearly. define: itself is broken. define without the colon is a bit better but no match for what Google used to provide. I get the sense that Google doesn't care about the serious searcher.Gwen Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04981032385410597374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-85648622080898577652011-05-28T11:51:05.944-07:002011-05-28T11:51:05.944-07:00Most used google feature, it is very disappointing...Most used google feature, it is very disappointing that they changed the functionality this way, would be nicer if it went right to the page. Obviously its only one more click, but that's why I always love google products and use them religiously, its always one LESS click.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12938971953941715098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-52328228530146653802011-05-19T03:49:53.673-07:002011-05-19T03:49:53.673-07:00I have 'dict' as a trigger(Edit Search Eng...I have 'dict' as a trigger(Edit Search Engines) in chrome to search Google definitions.<br /><br />Now I have changed it to http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&qscrl=1&q=%s&tbs=dfn:1<br /><br />Not missing much. :)Jithu Gopalhttp://twitter.com/tRASnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-68721280707834845512011-05-16T17:01:24.553-07:002011-05-16T17:01:24.553-07:00The old page was better because you got several di...The old page was better because you got several dictionaries and not just one.Benjamin McLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324341593813292447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-20906019057975188962011-05-16T14:30:22.429-07:002011-05-16T14:30:22.429-07:00An short row of small icons below the search box w...An short row of small icons below the search box would make a better implementation and doesn't rely on the user to remember search phrases.<br /><br />Example. Click the question icon and write search query to define something. Click the YouTube icon to search for videos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-65685565242898839652011-05-16T13:21:14.262-07:002011-05-16T13:21:14.262-07:00Define works for me just fine, what are you talkin...Define works for me just fine, what are you talking about?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-49950460193841499332011-05-16T10:58:20.698-07:002011-05-16T10:58:20.698-07:00I hate the updated version :/I hate the updated version :/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-5232415134001553002011-05-16T09:05:43.032-07:002011-05-16T09:05:43.032-07:00i prefer the define: function to go directly to th...i prefer the define: function to go directly to the dictionary page. love the new dictionary layout thoughAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-74497567789227986042011-05-16T08:55:27.848-07:002011-05-16T08:55:27.848-07:00The new design is great!The new design is great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08647811008012345896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-39176139996916367802011-05-16T07:42:12.673-07:002011-05-16T07:42:12.673-07:00Bummer. I use the Define: feature all the time. I ...Bummer. I use the Define: feature all the time. I agree, if it went straight to the dictionary page, I'd be most satisfied.Benjamin D. Bloomhttp://benjamindbloom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-37704469716857563992011-05-16T07:21:33.942-07:002011-05-16T07:21:33.942-07:00This post feels like a post of posts sake. The fac...This post feels like a post of posts sake. The fact is that the "define:" feature is still there in all its glory. Only now you get a quick definition + other pages that may relate to the word in a non-definition context, while still being given the option to quickly press "More" for a detailed page relating to the word. This is a step in the right direction as far as I can tell.<br /><br />Those just looking for a quick definition get just that, while those wanting use usage examples have there information just one click away. I like it.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761155383130522050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-41944324791234251412011-05-16T07:11:03.806-07:002011-05-16T07:11:03.806-07:00A step backwards.A step backwards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-26127019922214270022011-05-16T06:52:40.674-07:002011-05-16T06:52:40.674-07:00To bad, I use it all time and didn't realize i...To bad, I use it all time and didn't realize it was an "advanced" feature.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-30602427220947160942011-05-16T06:49:31.224-07:002011-05-16T06:49:31.224-07:00At least it's still available if you click &qu...At least it's still available if you click "More."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06576886443225705901noreply@blogger.com