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In 1997 the first edition of the "Elsevier Dictionaries on CD-ROM" was launched with 50 dictionaries with approximately 300,000 concepts in various languages. The 1998/99 edition is the first of the planned annual updates; it contains 75 titles with approximately 1,200,000 concepts (total number of terms: approximately 4,200,000). The number of segments has been enlarged to finetune the division into subject areas. In further updates, more titles, new as well long-standing ones, will be added, corrections will be incorporated etc. Functionalities of our CD-ROM include: • fast and easy access • choice of source and target language • rapid index and full-text searchability • multiple dictionary searchability • easy-to-use interfaces • scroll-menus • cut and paste facilities • interactive with Word 7, Ami Pro, Word Perfect. These functionalities of the CD-ROM make it an outstanding tool for the translator for whom time means money. It adds to efficiency when s(he) has access to a large number of related titles. All titles in the field of agriculture, or business, etc., form an electronic terminological database rather than a dictionary in electronic format. Segment Version: With this option you have access to a large collection of terms covering a specific subject area ("segment"): in fact you acquire a terminological database. Access to this database is offered on a license basis for a 12 month period. With a license for all segments ("Complete CD-ROM") you have access to the complete database. After the expiry date you can renew your license to the - expanded and updated - segment(s) containing the terminology you need at that time. This allows optimal flexibility for translators and other frequent users. For more detailed information on each segment please click on related info.