Get instant dictionary definitions for any word or term that hits you anywhere on the web!

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1.0.8
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May 20, 2020
Size
540KiB
Developer
definitions.net
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Users
4,000+
Rating
4.90909 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Definitions.net Extension

Definitions.net is a free multilingual dictionary that provides instant definitions from many respected reference resources such as the Random House College Dictionary, Princeton WordNet, Wiktionary, Webster Dictionary, U.S. National Library of Medicine, DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms and more.

To use this extension simply select a word on any web page you're visiting and click on the extension icon. A pop-up window will open with all possible definitions for the selected word.

Note: The extension will not work in tabs that were open prior to installation. After installing this extension, either reload your open tabs or restart Chrome.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Definitions.net extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Definitions.net extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Definitions.net extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Definitions.net extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Definitions.net extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Definitions.net extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Definitions.net Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Definitions.net extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Definitions.net extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Definitions.net extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Definitions.net extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Definitions.net extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Definitions.net extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Definitions.net extension file

Select and download the Definitions.net extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Definitions.net extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Definitions.net extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Definitions.net extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Definitions.net extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Abby (ID: 0000008cbb670f50) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/11/2020 This extension is great for doing research with hard to understand words with my schoolwork. It helps me understand what the text is talking about and now I can have a trusted site at my finger-tips. Great Work all!

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John Thimakis (ID: 0000002e9fdb4ed8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/31/2020 Extremely handy extension. Works very well. No problems encountered so far. * TIP: If you have trouble finding definitions for a word and it reports that: Sorry, we couldn't find any matching definitions... Try not using plurals. Eg: Use, ie highlight: "allusion" instead of "allusions".

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David Blum (ID: 000000745b8651f6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/20/2019 Great extension! She is really very helpful and fast!

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Oleksandr (ID: 0000003b631aaaa1) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/21/2019 it would be cool if when pressed the 'and * more' button the result was displayed in the same window rather than redirected to the site

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Gene Grant (ID: 00000004f976af82) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/09/2019 Love this tool, very useful! I am curious as to what information it gathers beyond what is needed to look up a word, though. Is there a privacy concern regarding its use?