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🚀 Recent Updates
New
Oct 24, 2025
Semantic Search API v2
Improved vector-based word matching with context-aware definitions and multi-language support.
Update
Oct 18, 2025
Performance Optimizations
Reduced average API latency by 40% through caching improvements and edge deployment.
Fix
Oct 12, 2025
Pronunciation Audio Sync
Resolved playback issues on iOS Safari and improved audio stream reliability.
📚 Featured Guides
Local Development Setup
Step-by-step guide to configuring your local environment, API keys, and running the sandbox.
REST API Integration
Learn how to authenticate, make requests, handle pagination, and parse JSON responses.
Webhooks & Real-time Events
Configure event listeners for word updates, definition changes, and user activity tracking.
Official SDK Usage
Leverage our TypeScript, Python, and Go SDKs to integrate Dictionary into your applications.
🛠 Quick Reference
Initialize the Dictionary SDK in your project:
npm install @dictionary/sdk
import { Dictionary } from '@dictionary/sdk';
const client = new Dictionary({ apiKey: process.env.DICT_API_KEY });
const word = await client.words.get('ephemeral');console.log(word.definition);
import { Dictionary } from '@dictionary/sdk';
const client = new Dictionary({ apiKey: process.env.DICT_API_KEY });
const word = await client.words.get('ephemeral');console.log(word.definition);
Full code examples available in the GitHub Examples Repository.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Free tier accounts are limited to 1,000 requests per hour. Pro accounts receive 10,000 requests per hour, and Enterprise plans offer custom limits based on volume and caching architecture.
Yes. Dictionary supports over 95 languages with native definitions, translations, and phonetic pronunciations. You can specify the target language via the `lang` parameter in API requests.
We recommend using environment variables for API keys. Never expose keys in client-side code. For server-side integrations, use OAuth 2.0 or JWT tokens as documented in the Security Guide.
Yes. Visit status.dictionary.com for real-time monitoring, incident history, and scheduled maintenance windows. We maintain a 99.95% uptime SLA for paid plans.