Abstract: A method for providing the appropriate meaning of an entry in a text is described. The method includes the steps of determining if there are alternative meanings of the entry in an electronic dictionary and if there are alternative meanings determining the dictionary markup theme associated with each of the alternative meanings of the entry. Also, the theme associated with the text is determined. For a hierarchical structure associated with themes of entries in the electronic dictionary, the distance between the theme of the text with the dictionary markup theme of the alternative meanings of the entry is compared. Based on the distance between the theme of the text and the dictionary markup theme of the alternative meanings of the entry, the appropriate meaning is selected.

Abstract: In one embodiment, computer-implemented systems and methods related to electronic dictionary systems are provided including: storing statistical information representing user interactions with the dictionary system over a period of time and electronically analyzing the statistical information so as to determine a customized message to a user. The customized message may be provided for display as part of a user interface comprising at least one field for entering a dictionary query, at least one field for providing dictionary results, and at least one field for customized user messages.

Abstract: In one embodiment, computer-implemented systems and methods related to electronic dictionary systems are provided including: storing statistical information representing user interactions with the dictionary system over a period of time and electronically analyzing the statistical information so as to determine a customized message to a user. The customized message may be provided for display as part of a user interface comprising at least one field for entering a dictionary query, at least one field for providing dictionary results, and at least one field for customized user messages.