Talk:Dictionary.com

Proposed merge with Reference.com
Reference.com and Dictionary.com have been part of the same company for most of their existence. The company's current name is Dictionary.com LLC. (corporate site) Ibadibam (talk) 23:01, 11 March 2014 (UTC)
 * Strong Merge. Both articles are short and a merge can fix that, as well as reference.com being a branch of dictionary.com like thesaurus.com.(Whose redirect should also be fixed.) 74.102.70.142 (talk) 00:41, 17 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Sure. They both also seem to be half-ads. &curren; ehudshapira 03:48, 5 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Ehudshapira, I don't feel that this is a WP:AfD matter. Flyer22 (talk) 04:03, 5 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Move to close - It's been a year and a half without any comments against merging. Any objection to closing this as merge? Ibadibam (talk) 22:56, 9 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Merging these articles is not appropriate. Thesaurus.com and Dictionary.com used to be subdomains of Reference.com. These brands now have discrete, separate-but-equal websites that are all properties of Dictionary.com, LLC, which is a subsidiary of InterActiveCorp. The Alexa rank of each site is substantially different. Also, just because two articles are short that doesn't necessarily mean they're good merge candidates. Even if Dictionary.com was subordinate to Reference.com, merging the articles would mean that about 40% of the Reference.com article would be about Dictionary.com. —Ringbang (talk) 16:59, 14 April 2016 (UTC)
 * I suppose one question is whether the article should be about a website or about a company. If the article's topic is Dictionary.com, LLC, then we could have a single, comprehensive article that covers the company's suite of products with appropriate weight to each. Page length is an appropriate reason for merge per WP:MERGEREASON. The alternative is to split off Thesaurus.com from Reference.com, resulting in three short articles with a lot of duplicated content. Ibadibam (talk) 22:31, 26 April 2016 (UTC)
 * I agree that something should change since the Reference.com article is now out of date and misinformative, and Thesaurus.com shouldn't redirect there. In the interest of preserving a concordant article scope and revision history, maybe the most future-proof thing we can do is to move Reference.com to Dictionary.com, LLC. That way if the ownership or site hierarchy changes again, renaming the article doesn't necessarily mean changing its scope or topic; we just move it again, and the redirect that the move makes becomes a Redirect from former name. I think that's preferable to forking Dictionary.com so that its topic (somewhat confusingly) becomes Dictionary.com, LLC, and then possibly having to fork it again in the future. This would have to be an administrator-assisted move because Dictionary.com, LLC exists (as a redirect to Reference.com). —Ringbang (talk) 01:43, 27 April 2016 (UTC)
 * Per the naming conventions for company articles, legal status suffixes like LLC are generally not included in the article title. And it doesn't seem to me that the dictionary.com domain is independently notable from the company that runs that website and shares its name. A unified page at [Dictionary.com can still make the topic very clear by leading with "Dictionary.com, LLC is a company that provides online language and general reference resources through the websites Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com and Reference.com." ...and then have one section for corporate history, and one section for each website. How does that sound? Ibadibam (talk) 22:13, 27 April 2016 (UTC)


 * When WP:Content forking is not needed, we should definitely cover all aspects of a topic in one article. Flyer22 Reborn (talk) 02:47, 28 April 2016 (UTC)
 * I disagree to this merge. The websites used to be Dictionary.reference.com and thesaurus.reference.com but now they are separated sites to Dictionary.com, thesaurus.com and Reference.com. Take a look at Reference.com and I don't think you will find any connection to Dictionary or Thesaurus. Doofenschmirtzable —Preceding undated comment added 00:58, 20 September 2016 (UTC)

COI editor requests clean up of a statement with a citation
Hello, this is the first of a series of updates and additions I would like to suggest to the Dictionary.com article. I am editing in a COI on behalf of Dictionary.com and so will use this template. I would like to add a citation to the statement below in an effort to address the banner saying it needs additional citations. However, the statement needs to be cleaned up and shortened so the corresponding source can support the information appropriately.

CURRENT STATEMENT: In April 2009, Dictionary.com offered their first dictionary app in the iOS App Store. Since then, they have released an Android version, as well as a standalone thesaurus app called Thesaurus Rex, along with education apps, Dictionary.com Flashcards, Word Dynamo, and Learning to Read with Zoo Animals.

REVISED STATEMENT: In April of 2009, the company launched a free iPhone app allowing users to look up definitions and synonyms. The app also included access to audio pronunciations, alphabetical indexing, and synonym example sentences.

I appreciate any feedback in my use of this template. My goal is to improve this article with the goal of meeting Wikipedia's highest standards. Thank you. LeepKendall (talk) 16:23, 2 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Looks generally acceptable. Although the iPad was not yet released when the app launched, in retrospect it's more precise to leave it as iOS rather than iPhone, since that's the software platform it has always used. And it's probably not relevant to mention it was free (WP:NOTCATALOG). Also why remove mention of the other apps? Ibadibam (talk) 22:17, 2 March 2020 (UTC)


 * Thank you so much for your feedback Ibadibam. Here is my revised proposal with your recommendations included.
 * In April 2009, the company launched its first dictionary app in the iOS App Store allowing users to look up definitions and synonyms. The app also included access to audio pronunciations, alphabetical indexing, and synonym example sentences. Since then, Dictonary.com released a standalone thesaurus app called Thesaurus Rex, along with education apps, Dictionary.com Flashcards, Word Dynamo, and Learning to Read with Zoo Animals.


 * Let me know if this one is now good to go. Thanks much! LeepKendall (talk) 16:12, 3 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Accepted with minor changes to preserve wikilinks and place citation in accurate position. Ibadibam (talk) 21:59, 13 March 2020 (UTC)

COI Edit Request to add History section
Hello. I'm tagging User:Ibadibam who has been helpful on this page thus far, though am using the COI edit request form as recommended. I would like to request adding a history section to the article between the Content and Features and apps sections. Then I would like to suggest moving the following sentences from the introduction to the history section. We will have a couple more items to propose for the history section as well.

Thank you! I welcome any feedback or suggestions if my requested changes need improvement to meet the proper criteria. LeepKendall (talk) 18:32, 16 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Done, with the content of the section "Content" moved to lead. Nardog (talk) 18:41, 16 March 2020 (UTC)

COI Edit Request - Introduction
I would like to propose an update to the first sentence in the introduction section to also include Thesaurus.com and the current owner.

As always, I welcome feedback on this request. Thank you! LeepKendall (talk) 16:15, 18 March 2020 (UTC)

Reply 19-MAR-2020
Regards, Spintendo  12:01, 19 March 2020 (UTC)
 * The information concerning the purchase by Rock Holdings is already stated within the article.

COI Request to Expand Info in History Section
I would like to request expanding the information in the sentence regarding the Rock Holdings purchase in the history section as follows below, and change the source:

Thank you! LeepKendall (talk) 20:46, 23 March 2020 (UTC)

Reply 23-MAR-2020
Regards, Spintendo  00:07, 24 March 2020 (UTC)
 * The requested changes cannot be reviewed because the necessary references for these claims (specifically, the claims made by SimilarWeb) have not been included with the request.

COI Edit Request to History Section #2
Thanks for your feedback User:Spintendo. I see I completely forgot to include the reference. I think the current climate is impacting my focus a bit. Please see below with reference included.

Also for your reference is today's Similar Web analytics stats on Dictionary.com if that helps. https://www.similarweb.com/website/dictionary.com

Thank you! LeepKendall (talk) 18:27, 24 March 2020 (UTC)

Reply 24-MAR-2020
Spintendo 18:41, 24 March 2020 (UTC)

COI Edit Request to History Section
I would like to request an addition to the history section directly after the first sentence.

Thank you for your time and consideration. LeepKendall (talk) 18:22, 26 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Hello. I'm tagging some users who have assisted me with COI edits in the past as to stay transparent - User:Nardog User:Spintendo and User:Ibadibam. Since I have posted this request here twice over nearly a two-week period with no reply, I'm going to go ahead and make the edit, but welcome any feedback. My goal is always to follow the Wikipedia criteria, and only make improvements to articles. It looks like the COI edit requests are stacking up with 40+ in the queue. Thank you! LeepKendall (talk) 16:49, 10 April 2020 (UTC)
 * Spintendo has been away for a few weeks. I hope they are doing OK (given the current circumstances), but assuming they are, it is perfectly fine for Wikipedia editors to take breaks. Altamel (talk) 21:47, 12 April 2020 (UTC)

COI Edit request - add sentence to history
Hello. I would like to request adding this one final sentence to the end of the history section (highlighted in yellow). Thanks for your time. I always welcome any feedback. LeepKendall (talk) 17:38, 15 April 2020 (UTC)


 * ✅ - with a note that the figure was from 2005. GoingBatty (talk) 03:48, 23 April 2020 (UTC)

COI Request - replace citation and remove banner
I would like to request replacing the citation for the second statement in the introduction section to one that I believe is more reliable, as follows:

Once this source has been replaced, I'm wondering if we can now remove the citations banner from the top since all content now has reliable sources attached? I appreciate any feedback on this request if changes need to be made.

Thanks much for your time and attention. LeepKendall (talk) 00:28, 24 April 2020 (UTC)
 * ✅ - requested edit made, I will review further to determine whether removing the citation banner is appropriate. creffett (talk) 20:25, 28 April 2020 (UTC)

COI Edit Requesting Addition to Features Section
Hello. It was recommended that I disclose here that I am being paid by Dictionary.com to improve and update their page. My goal is to always be transparent and adhere to Wikipedia's policies and criteria. My user page does disclose this fact as well.

I would like to request changing the title of the Features and apps section to read Features and services. Along with this, I would like to add a few sentences to the section above what is currently there as follows.

Then I would like to start the section with the sentence listed below:

Among its features, Dictionary.com offers a Word of the Day, a crossword solver , and a pop culture dictionary that includes emoji and slang sections.

Thank you for your time and attention to reviewing my request. As always, I welcome feedback if something needs to be corrected. LeepKendall (talk) 22:48, 29 April 2020 (UTC)
 * ✅ Your edits have been added to the article. Donna Spencer talk-to-me ⛅ 20:21, 8 May 2020 (UTC)

COI/Paid Editor Request - Addition to features section
Hello. I would like to request that the following be added to the Features and services section of the article. I would appreciate your recommendation on how to format this section regarding the chronology of when features have been added. Should they be newest to oldest, or vice versa, etc. We would like the Word of the Year feature to be high up in that section, so maybe we take out the year it was launched? Its current position is great. I appreciate any advice you have for this. I will have a few other features to request adding. Here is my current requested section:

In early 2020, in response to COVID-19 quarantine home schooling needs, Dictionary.com launched its Learning at Home Center. The Center provides teacher-approved English language lessons for pre-K through 12th grade students. Lessons include spelling, grammar, and word challenge offerings, as well as writing prompts.

Thanks very much! LeepKendall (talk) 18:24, 11 May 2020 (UTC)
 * ✅: I implemented 1/3 of this edit request as the latter two sentence doesn't really add anything to the article, e.g. "Learning at Home Center" sort of implies the following two sentences. We should't add content that isn't completely necessary. Donna Spencer talk-to-me ⛅ 04:43, 12 May 2020 (UTC)


 * Thanks so much User:DonSpencer1 LeepKendall (talk) 17:28, 12 May 2020 (UTC)

COI/Paid Editor Request - Addition to Features
Hello. I would like to request adding the following sentence to the very end of the Features and services section - to come after the Learning at Home Center sentence. Other recent additions related to the coronavirus outbreak are newly added words to both the main dictionary (e.g., fomites) and the slang dictionary (e.g., ‘rona’). Thank you! LeepKendall (talk) 18:52, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
 * ✅: Your edits have been added to the article. Donna Spencer talk-to-me ⛅ 16:59, 14 May 2020 (UTC)

COI/Paid Editor Request - Adding to App Features
In the Features section, I would like to request adding one more sentence about the app that directly follows this one: The app also included access to audio pronunciations, alphabetical indexing, and synonym example sentences.[14]

ADDITION:

Version 7.0 of the app includes a feature that lets users see words and definitions that are trending.

Thank you! I think this is my last request to this page for a while. Best LeepKendall (talk) 21:12, 15 May 2020 (UTC)


 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Not encyclopedically relevant, at least in my opinion. RandomCanadian (talk &#124; contribs) 18:39, 17 May 2020 (UTC)


 * Thank you User:RandomCanadian. I feel like this isn't any different from other features listed in the article, and it is a unique feature to their platform. I'm requesting you reconsider. Thank you! LeepKendall (talk) 15:45, 9 July 2020 (UTC)

COI Edit Request for Updates
Hello: Last year I proposed some updates here for Dictionary.com, with whom I am in a COI/Paid editing relationship. Several volunteer editors were helpful in implementing these requests. It looks like the page is well monitored, so for now, I'm not tagging anyone specific. I wanted to abide by the COI rules and declare, again, my relationship. Here is the first edit request. The reason for the edit is to further clarify where content comes from for the site. Thank you! LeepKendall (talk) 23:49, 3 March 2021 (UTC)


 * Yellow check.svg Partly done: Rewording slightly for neutrality; will not use source 1, but source 2 is fine. Source 3 is already in article. Added my own source from NPR to show that it is continual. Thanks for the suggestions.   Sennecaster   ( What now? ) 03:07, 17 April 2021 (UTC)

COI Edit Request to Features section
Hello: As previously stated, I am in a COI relationship with Dictionary.com, and adhere to Wikipedia rules and best practices. In that light, I'd like to request two more updates. First, I'd like to add a hard return for a new paragraph for the home schooling sentence - the one that begins In early 2020... Then at the end of that sentence, I'd like to add (after Home Center platform) and Dictionary Academy Tutors, an online tutoring service for all grades and subjects. Here is a table to shop the full requested update.

The second request is to add this at the end of the Features and services section as it's own paragraph. Also in 2020, Dictionary.com’s sister site, Thesaurus.com, launched Grammar Coach, a writing assistant and grammar checker for the general public. Thank you for your consideration. Best, LeepKendall (talk) 18:26, 8 March 2021 (UTC)


 * Hello User:Nardog. It looks like you monitor this page fairly regularly and I was wondering if you would consider reviewing my requests here for posting? Thank you for your consideration. Best, LeepKendall (talk) 20:07, 14 March 2021 (UTC)

COI Edit Request to Features Section
Hello: As previously stated, I am in a COI relationship with Dictionary.com, and adhere to Wikipedia rules and best practices - hence my request. In that light, I'd like to request two more updates. I originally posted these requests on February 24, but have had no response. So, I'm tagging a few of you who have made edits to this page before, and/or who may monitor this page. My requests are below and I'm wondering if User:Nardog, User:GoingBatty, User: Ibadibam, or User:Narky Blert might assist. First, I'd like to request a hard return for a new paragraph for the home schooling sentence - the one that begins In early 2020... Then at the end of that sentence, I'd like to add (after Home Center platform) and Dictionary Academy Tutors, an online tutoring service for all grades and subjects. The table below will show the full requested updates.

The second request is to add this at the end of the Features and services section as it's own paragraph. Also in 2020, Dictionary.com’s sister site, Thesaurus.com, launched Grammar Coach, a writing assistant and grammar checker for the general public.

They would like to add a bit more about Thesaurus.com soon. Currently the Thesaurus.com page redirects to Reference.com which is no longer connected to Thesaurus. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Best, LeepKendall (talk) 18:26, 22 March 2021 (UTC)


 * Thanks for the ping. I pass - the only edits I have made to the page were to add routine gnoming maintenance tags, relating to ambiguity and clarity not content. Narky Blert (talk) 19:06, 22 March 2021 (UTC)
 * I reviewed the requests and implemented them in the way that made the most sense to me. Mastimido (talk) 21:36, 13 June 2021 (UTC)