I keep a hard copy dictionary on my desk when I need greater specificity than typically found on the Internet. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (Eleventh Edition) provides strong word coverage, multiple meanings with clear examples of grammatical and contextual usage and definitions of newer social, political and technological terms and expressions. Practical information is offered in the appendices that include foreign terms and phrases, geographical places, grammatical handbook of style, signs and symbols and personalities. I find the font easy to read. I'm pleased with the purchase.

I've used both the Webster's Collegiate and Oxford dictionaries over the years for a better sweep of words, but the Webster's has always been my standby. I find it far better than other American dictionaries.