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Dictionary Checker helps you quickly verify whether a word appears in the same local English word list used by our word tools.
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Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of delay
noun
- A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity. Example: the delay before the echo of a sound
- An audio effects unit that introduces a controlled delay.
verb
- To put off until a later time; to defer.
- To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time. Example: The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow.
- To allay; to temper.
verb
- To dilute, temper.
- To assuage, quench, allay.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.