Internet Access

There are also many electronic dictionaries on the Internet that can be accessed by anyone around the world who has Internet access. Generally, dictionaries of the same editions made by the same publishers can also be found in print form. An electronic dictionary, however, can be updated much more frequently and at any time; there is no need for a new edition of the dictionary when a few new words come into being or when the meanings of some words change in a few subtle ways. Also, companies who host online dictionaries often can make money as a result by allowing others to place advertisements on the dictionary's Web site.