Macquarie Dictionary

Macquarie Dictionary

by Pan Macmillan Australia Pty Ltd

2 ratings
52 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 14 Apr 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 13, 2010
  • February 7, 2023

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Access the most comprehensive and authoritative reference for Australian English. This app provides definitions, pronunciations, and usage for over 210,000 words, reflecting the evolving language of Australia. It offers offline access and advanced search capabilities.

Over 210,000 definitions
IPA and plain English pronunciations
Audio pronunciations by real Aussies
Example phrases and usage notes
Offline access
Fast and fuzzy search options
Bookmark and share entries
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What's New in Macquarie Dictionary

2.0.14

February 7, 2023

Updated Dictionary content

User reviews

Official Australian English Dictionary

Absolutely fabulous. Correct spelling for Australia. No need to put up with American misspellings. Spells colour, flavour, cancelled, authorisation, maximised, and others, all correctly. What a relief! Definitely recommend it.

Buggy

It was fine on my iPhone 13 for a while. Suddenly lost the pronunciation. It says playing but no sound can be heard.

I will modify the rating when the application becomes more stable.

Nice to have a fantastic dictionary in your pocket

Sadly the *audio* pronunciations are for common words only, not rare or uncommon words. There is no system integration at all, so spotlight/siri doesn’t work with this dictionary. The in app search is not live/auto reactive, so if you struggle with spelling that may be an issue.

Great dictionary, but the app is totally. Don’t bother

Not what I was expecting. Was more expecting a dictionary that can be read through. Waste of money.

Rip Off

You don’t get much for the price!
No thesaurus feature a terrible search bar that offers no predictive text function so if you’re not sure on the spelling you’ve got no hope unless you want to browse and scroll through thousands of words. Look elsewhere.

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FAQ

What does the Macquarie Dictionary app do?

The Macquarie Complete Australian Dictionary app provides users with a comprehensive and authoritative reference for Australian English. It offers definitions, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage examples for a vast number of words and phrases, reflecting the current state of Australian language.

What are the key features of this dictionary app?

Key features include over 210,000 definitions, over 121,000 headwords, IPA and plain English pronunciations for over 114,500 words, and over 25,000 audio pronunciations voiced by Australians. It also offers fast search, offline access, bookmarking, and the ability to share entries.

Is the Macquarie Dictionary app free to use?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There is no mention of free access, in-app purchases, subscriptions, or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What are the compatibility requirements for the Macquarie Dictionary app?

The app is designed for mobile devices and is compatible with VoiceOver on iOS. Initial access to audio pronunciations and images requires an internet connection, but these will be saved locally for future offline use.

Who would benefit from using the Macquarie Dictionary app?

This app is ideal for anyone needing a definitive resource for Australian English, including students, writers, journalists, educators, and individuals interested in the nuances of Australian slang, colloquialisms, and technical terms. It's also useful for those who want to ensure correct spelling and pronunciation.