The updated Scholastic Dictionary of Spelling is an essential alphabetical resource featuring over 16,000 words for quick and reliable spell-checks. With its precise, relevant content and engaging sections like ‘The four longest words in the English language,’ it’s an ideal spelling guide for students. This dictionary shows the correct letter order for words as found in standard dictionaries, covering proper word formation and spelling differences between dialects such as British and American English. Use it to verify spelling, understand language rules, or explore variations like American “color” and British “colour.”