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Encarta

Definition:

Encarta is a digital multimedia encyclopedia that was published by Microsoft Corporation from 1993 to 2009.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The name of a digital encyclopedia published by Microsoft from 1993 to 2009.

Sense 2:

Noun: A popular reference tool used by students and researchers before online encyclopedias became prevalent.

Sense 3:

Noun: (Local) A term used in some regions as a shorthand for referring to any digital or online encyclopedia.

Examples:

Sense 1:

• Encarta was once a widely used digital encyclopedia.
• I remember using Encarta to complete my school projects.

Sense 2:

• Before Wikipedia, Encarta was the go-to source for reliable information online.
• She consulted Encarta extensively while writing her research paper.

Sense 3:

• Do you know of any Encarta alternatives available online?
• My professor recommended using Encarta for background research.

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