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Happy Anniversary, IXL Learning: Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation

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Mardi, avril 23, 2024
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SAN MATEO, Calif., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL Learning proudly commemorates its 25th anniversary this year and celebrates its mission to redefine possibilities in education. Since its inception, the company has been a force for change, pushing boundaries to shape a brighter future for educators and learners everywhere.

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  • Fueled by the belief that innovation would be crucial for solving future challenges in education, Paul Mishkin began coding in his apartment, laying the foundation for what would become IXL Learning.
  • In 2001, IXL Learning capitalized on its success in digitizing education by launching Quia Books, an interactive textbook and workbook platform complete with an intelligent grading system.
  • At the time, IXL Learning was a modest operation based in an unheated warehouse next to San Francisco International Airport.
  • "IXL Learning has spent the past 25 years evolving, innovating, and most importantly, cultivating a distinct vision that has helped us disrupt the status quo," says Paul Mishkin, Founder & CEO of IXL Learning.

IXL Learning Acquires Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com

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Lundi, avril 1, 2024
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SAN MATEO, Calif. and OAKLAND, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is excited to announce the acquisition of Dictionary.com, the premier online English-language dictionary, as well as Thesaurus.com, home to the world's largest collection of synonyms and antonyms. From mastering vocabulary to unraveling the origins of words, more than 40 million people rely on Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com each month to hone their literacy skills. The platforms process more than 1.8 billion word searches annually, making them go-to destinations for reliable word learning resources.

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  • The platforms process more than 1.8 billion word searches annually, making them go-to destinations for reliable word learning resources.
  • The acquisitions strengthen IXL Learning's portfolio of renowned language and literacy products, which includes Rosetta Stone , IXL English Language Arts , Vocabulary.com , SpanishDictionary.com , and ingles.com .
  • "In a world brimming with countless words, Dictionary.com is a trusted guide that helps people navigate the English language and express themselves," said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning.
  • Additionally, Dictionary.com features a diverse collection of interactive educational games, including crossword puzzles and word searches, that make learning effective and enjoyable.

DICTIONARY.COM ADDS OVER 1,700 NEW, UPDATED, AND REVISED WORDS TO THE WORLD'S PREMIER CATALOG OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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Mardi, février 13, 2024
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OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dictionary.com, the leading online and mobile English-language educational resource, today announced 327 new entries, 173 new definitions for existing entries, and 1,228 revised definitions, as the dictionary works to keep pace with the galaxy of modern life and ever-changing nature of the English language.

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  • "The intersection of language, learning, and culture is boundless, and we recognize that words have the power to shape thoughts, bridge gaps, and reflect our ever-evolving society," said John Kelly, vice president of editorial at Dictionary.com.
  • "Our semi-annual New Words announcement is meant to support a greater understanding of where language is, where it might go next—and why the constantly expanding universe of words matters for our everyday lives."
  • While this update includes words that are new to the dictionary altogether, several entries have newly revised definitions, including the added senses of existing words like mid and squish .
  • "Our lexicography team captures the nuances of the living, breathing English language and shares English-speakers' creativity and ingenuity."

DICTIONARY.COM NAMES 'ERAS' AS THE INAUGURAL 2023 VIBE OF THE YEAR

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Lundi, décembre 18, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dictionary.com, the leading online and mobile English-language educational resource, today announced eras, defined as "periods of time in a person's life characterized by something distinctive and noticeable, such as a particular emotional state, relationship, achievement, or interest," as the inaugural 2023 Vibe of the Year, a playful addition to its annual Word of the Year selection. Eras was selected based on the shared sense that we're all looking for ways to define the perpetually shifting stages of our cultural and personal histories.

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  • Eras was selected based on the shared sense that we're all looking for ways to define the perpetually shifting stages of our cultural and personal histories.
  • "Vibe was one of Dictionary.com's top lookups of the year, which led us to consider what word could best represent 2023's overall culture vibe," said Grant Barrett, head of lexicography at Dictionary.com.
  • "Like vibe, the word era has been undergoing a similarly slangy evolution, referring to our moods, aesthetics, and life stages—and in 2023, we saw a real surge in this use of eras across popular culture."
  • In 2023, eras took on a new connotation beyond Taylor Swift's record-shattering Eras Tour, as people empowered themselves to define and redefine their own personal eras: 'I'm in my single era' or 'I'm in my adulting era.'

DICTIONARY.COM NAMES 'HALLUCINATE' AS THE 2023 WORD OF THE YEAR

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Mardi, décembre 12, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dictionary.com, the leading online and mobile English-language educational resource, today announced the AI-sense of hallucinate, defined as "to produce false information contrary to the intent of the user and present it as if true and factual," as the 2023 Word of the Year. Hallucinate reflects the culmination of a year where artificial intelligence rose to the center of global discourse, forever altering the trajectory of work, education, creativity and information intake. The word was newly added to the dictionary this year. The annual selection is based on the site's search data, language trends, and major cultural themes of the year.

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  • The word was newly added to the dictionary this year .
  • The annual selection is based on the site's search data, language trends, and major cultural themes of the year.
  • "Hallucinate as our 2023 Word of the Year encapsulates technology's continuing impact on social change, and the continued discrepancy between the perfect future we envision and the messy one we actually achieve."
  • In 2023, dictionary lookups for hallucinate increased 46% over 2022, alongside a comparable increase in the noun form hallucination.

DICTIONARY.COM OPENS ENTRIES FOR ANNUAL HAUNTING HOOKS WRITING CONTEST FEATURING GUEST JUDGE R.L. STINE

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Mercredi, octobre 4, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dictionary.com, the leading online and mobile English-language educational resource, is welcoming audiences to its third annual Halloween writing contest—Haunting Hooks: Haunted House Edition. This year, the winning entry will be selected by guest judge R.L. Stine, one of the best-selling children's authors in history.

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  • Stine's top pick to be announced on Halloween
    OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dictionary.com , the leading online and mobile English-language educational resource, is welcoming audiences to its third annual Halloween writing contest— Haunting Hooks: Haunted House Edition .
  • This year, the winning entry will be selected by guest judge R.L.
  • "Dictionary.com's Haunting Hooks contest elevates our mission to inspire and celebrate creativity in a world powered by words," said John Kelly, vice president of Editorial at Dictionary.com.
  • "How wonderful to be involved in Dictionary.com's Haunting Hooks writing contest.

DICTIONARY.COM ADDS MORE THAN 3,000 NEW, UPDATED AND REVISED WORDS TO THE WORLD'S PREMIER CATALOG OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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Mercredi, septembre 6, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dictionary.com, the leading online and mobile English-language educational resource, today announced 566 new entries, 348 new definitions for existing entries and 2,256 revised definitions, as the dictionary works to keep pace with the ever-changing English language.

Key Points: 
  • As you can imagine, recording the ever-changing language is incredibly enjoyable while also being intellectually stimulating," said Grant Barrett, head of lexicography at Dictionary.com and co-host of the public radio show A Way with Words.
  • "Even though dictionary-making is what we do, we're still delighted with the variety, depth and complexity of this big batch of terms.
  • There's so much that shows how vibrant the language is, as it keeps up with changes in culture and society."
  • As Dictionary.com explained, "On the inclusivity side, his or her does not include people who use other pronouns.

DICTIONARY.COM'S INAUGURAL 'DICTIONARY WEEK,' HIGHLIGHTS THE JOY, POWER AND SHARED EXPERIENCES OF WORDS, FROM CELEBRATION TO COMMISERATION

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Lundi, mai 15, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dictionary.com, the leading online and mobile English-language educational resource, is welcoming audiences to Dictionary Week, an online celebration of language, words and curiosity beginning today through May 19, 2023. Visit Dictionary.com and follow the brand on social platforms (@Dictionarycom) to engage in the week's activities.

Key Points: 
  • Visit Dictionary.com and follow the brand on social platforms (@Dictionarycom) to engage in the week's activities.
  • Share your favorite puns—birthday puns, party puns, puns about puns—and Dictionary.com will include its favorites in the "Pun Hall of Fame."
  • Participate in Dictionary.com's online "Misspelling Bee," where users can share words they've misspelled in past spelling bees, words they always misspell, and more!
  • Dictionary.com will share its language expertise and answer your burning questions about words and dictionaries during its "Ask Us Anything."

DICTIONARY.COM ADDS MORE THAN 1,500 NEW, UPDATED, REVISED WORDS TO THE WORLD'S PREMIER CATALOG OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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Mardi, février 28, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dictionary.com, the leading online and mobile English-language educational resource, today announced 313 new entries, 130 new definitions for existing entries, and 1,140 revised definitions, as the dictionary works to keep pace with the ever-changing English language.

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  • One of the most notable updates includes the adjustment of primary headword anti-Semitism to antisemitism .
  • This change does not involve a new definition; the word, as always, means "discrimination against or prejudice or hostility toward Jews."
  • Other key additions include various new terms that have emerged to capture the specificity of phenomena shaped and accelerated by online culture and digital discourse, especially the case for behaviors considered toxic or harmful, including rage farming , trauma dumping , and queerbaiting .
  • "Our team of lexicographers is documenting and contextualizing that unstoppable swirl of the English language—not only to help us better understand our changing times, but how the times we live in change, in turn, our language."

DICTIONARY.COM NAMES 'WOMAN' AS THE 2022 WORD OF THE YEAR

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Mardi, décembre 13, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dictionary.com , the leading online and mobile English-language educational resource, today announced '"woman," defined as "an adult female person," as the 2022 Word of the Year. The annual selection is based on the site's search data, language trends, and major cultural themes of the year. 

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dictionary.com , the leading online and mobile English-language educational resource, today announced '"woman," defined as "an adult female person," as the 2022 Word of the Year.
  • The annual selectionis based on the site's search data, language trends, and major cultural themes of the year.
  • "Our work culminates in an important selection, a word that defines a year and tells a deeper story.
  • Dictionary.com added "Wordle" to the dictionary in 2022 and continues to see a high-frequency of lookups related to the game's answers.