Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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| Fact | Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English | The Free Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1844 | Farlex says it was founded in 2004, while TheFreeDictionary launched in 2003. |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Integrations | The LDOCE App Store listing says bookmarks can sync across devices via iCloud and that other applications can search through a public API. | The app listing says other apps can access The Free Dictionary through API calls and directs developers to contact Farlex for instructions. |
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Pick Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English if…
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It suits readers who want a broad reference library with vocabulary tools, translation lookup, and offline English dictionary access. It may also suit developers seeking API access, though the listing directs them to contact Farlex for instructions.