Google Dictionary (by Google)

Name: Google Dictionary (by Google)
Rating: 4.36227020717829 (13708 reviews)
Author: dictionary-extension-dev

View definitions easily as you browse the web.

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Google Dictionary (by Google) is a handy Chrome extension that lets you quickly view definitions while browsing. Double-click any word to see its meaning in a pop-up bubble, or use the toolbar for full definitions. It supports multiple dictionaries, including English, Spanish, French, Chinese, and more, plus automatically translates foreign words to your preferred language.

The extension also tracks the words you've looked up in a history log, which you can download as a CSV file. This history can be accessed by other extensions for enhanced learning, such as flashcard creation. Note: Reload tabs after installation for the extension to function properly. This tool is perfect for students, language learners, and anyone looking to improve vocabulary seamlessly during web browsing.

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By:

dictionary-extension-dev

Users:

4,000,000+

Rating:

4.36

(13,708) 1 new ratings

Version:

4.2.4 Last updated: 2024-12-27

Creation date:

2020-04-16

Risk:

Permissions:

storage

Size:

53.85K

Email:

di*****@google.com

Full description:

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Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 100 ▲ 1

Other rankings

#5 in Tools

#1 in dictionary keyword 50

#2 in definition keyword 36

#3 in google keyword 96 ▼ 1

#6 in store keyword 57 ▲ 1

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Publisher Change History

2024-03-12: Email was changed from di*****@google.com to di*****@google.com

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User reviews

Users find Google Dictionary extension highly useful, simple, and convenient for quick word definitions, synonyms, and translations, especially beneficial for students. However, common issues include nonfunctional pronunciation audio outside Google pages, limited support for PDFs and Google Docs, missing definitions for certain words, and lack of customization features. Despite these minor drawbacks, it remains a popular and trusted tool appreciated for enhancing reading and learning efficiency.

Pros

Very useful and easy to use, providing quick access to word definitions.
Helps with reading and understanding texts, including translations from other languages.
Includes features like synonyms and search history, saving time and enhancing utility.
Simplicity and convenience appreciated by users, especially students for aiding study.
Generally reliable and well-liked as a dictionary tool for Chrome.

Cons

The pronunciation audio (speaker icon) often does not work, especially outside Google pages or on PDFs.
Does not extract definitions automatically from PDFs or Google Docs, limiting functionality.
Occasional absence of some word definitions in the dictionary.
Lack of customization options like changing background color, font size, and display of phonetic symbols.
Some users experience the extension showing 'No definition found' frequently.

Recent reviews

when i select a word , it gives the meaning but if i click the cross icon , it pops up again , so i cant access the area under the pop up , because it keeps coming after tapping the cross icon , thats annoying , hope this is taken seriously .

Mitanshu Verma, 2025-05-05

When I try to use the tool to listen to a word's pronunciation, it won't work unless you're on a Google page

Kevin Wong, 2025-04-30

excelente auxilio na leitura de textos

maria del pilar campos, 2025-04-26

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google Dictionary (by Google) requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.

Risk likelihood

Google Dictionary (by Google) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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