Dictionary and Translation

Dictionary .NET is a multilingual dictionary and translation tool that can translate between 52 different languages. I makes use of several online services including Google Dictionary, Translate, Search, Suggest and Wikipedia. If the input and output languages are the same (default), the program will work in dictionary mode and provide detailed information with references and examples, sometimes even images and audio samples. If a secondary language is selected, the program will focus on translation features which include related phrases, as well as web definitions. Dictionary .NET can also be used to quickly look up or translated words or paragraphs on a website (or any other document) by selecting the text and pressing a keyboard shortcut. Standalone software, no installation required.

Client for Google Translate makes it easier and more convenient to use the free Google translation services from within your browser (IE, Firefox etc.) and many other applications. It enables you to simply select the text that you want translated and view the translation with the click of your mouse (or keyboard hotkey) in a customizable pop-up dialog. Alternatively, you can also use the main application interface to either copy/paste or type text that you want translated. The program supports all the language translations that are offered by Google and also allows you to improve the service by submitting a better translation. A Pro version is available that offers additional support for Wikipedia look-ups.

Vocabulary Instiller is a simply self-learning system that enables you to train vocabulary, prepare for an exam, practice SAT words and more. You can create a list of custom words or question/answer pairs that you want to be tested with and the program will pop-up a quiz window at custom intervals, prompting you to answer one of the questions you prepared. You can then rate your response on a scale from A to F which will be used to dynamically adjust the order and frequency of the questions so that questions that you are having difficulties with will be asked more frequently. You can adjust a variety of settings to customize the delay between questions, change rating rules and more. If you can overcome the poor interface design, the lack of import features and non-existing documentation, Vocabulary Instiller can be quite useful for self-testing your knowledge. Standalone software, no installation required.

The vOICe Learning Edition translates arbitrary video images from a regular PC camera into sounds. It is intended for the visual impaired and enables you to practically `see with your ears` by using unique sound bites to recognize items. The vOICe Learning Edition lets you hear any visual item, including photographs, drawings, signs, or pictograms. Every visual shape generates a unique sound, and program lets you hear the visual perspective, doorways, buildings, trees, furniture and so on. Even color identification is included, using human speech to turn The vOICe system into a kind of "talking camera".

Lingoes Translator offers dictionary look-up and text translations for more than 60 languages. The program integrates with Windows, and can translate or look up any word by simply holding your mouse cursor over it. Lingoes can also pronounce the word or text, using Microsoft Agent technology. You can choose to install multiple dictionaries, allowing you to translate and/or look up a word in more than one language at once. An online directory provides access to free dictionary files that you can download. Other features include clipboard translation, online look-ups, system integration (works with any program) and more.

ShaPlus Google Translator is a browser add-on for Internet Explorer, that integrates into the right-click menu and enables you to quickly translate any selected text, using the Google translation service. The translation is displayed in a pop-up windows, so you don`t have to leave the current page. The program supports all language translation pairs that are offered by Google, and you can also set on as the default translation option.

TheSage is a complete dictionary and a multifaceted thesaurus of the English language. It runs locally, and does not use your Internet connection. The program offers a unique structured display, as well as wildcard search, anagram search and more. You can copy the entire lookup, or portions of it to the clipboard, switch between results using the tabbed interface, and customize the interface to your preference.

Wordweb is a powerful free English thesaurus and dictionary. It comes with a local database of definitions for instant results and also offers online word searches via Wikipedia, Wiktionary and WordWeb Online. The program runs in the system tray and allows you to look up a word in any document by holding down the CTRL key while right-clicking on the word.

LingoPad is a English / German offline dictionary that contains more than 80,000 keywords and 300,000 references, many with pronunciation guide, and cross-links to other entries. It can automatically capture and translate a word from the clipboard, and can be launched via keyboard hotkey from the system tray. Additional language dictionaries are available for download, but only offer translations to German.

gTranslate is a Firefox add-on that provides instant translation for selected text on a webpage. All you have to do is highlight a word or sentence on the page and right-click on it to view the translation in the context menu - no additional windows or dialogs. The program uses the Google translation service and supports more than a dozen language translation including English, German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese and others.

tcpIQ Dictionary is a handy tray utility, that allows you to lookup the dictionary definition for any word, that was copied to the clipboard. In addition to dictionary, it also offers Google search, Thesaurus, Rhyming words, Encyclopedia, Anagram lookup and more. The results are launched in your browser, using various websites to retrieve the information. By default, if nothing else selected, a double-click on the tray icon will launch the search definition from Dictionary.com.

The Magical Jellybean Dictionary is a dictionary client that connects to a list of dictionary servers and retrieves the definition from their online database. You can choose to run it in automatic mode or customize the search strategies and databases to use. Furthermore, advanced users can add databae servers by editing the .ini file.