Merriam Webster Online

Use

Even if the website is quite standardized, its homepage is still dense at a first glance. Search criteria are differentiated for kind of users (adults, childs..). A sitemap is not provided.

Searchability

Advanced search is possible thanks to a smart differentiation of users in search features. Different and multiple search criteria for different kind of users are available

Downloading

Search results and info can be saved in html format. Some records can be saved in multimedia formats (audio, podcast)

Navigational Aids

Only FAQs and Help tools are available. No high-developed navigational aids are provided

User Friendliness

The interface design shows quite standardized functions and menu. Dense architecture and content organization may nevertheless slow orientation