machine readable dictionary (noun)

1. In the latest episode of the anime, the protagonist consults a machine-readable dictionary to understand a complex term used by another character.

2. The author of the book included a machine-readable dictionary appendix to help readers easily lookup unfamiliar words.

3. In the comic series, the superhero uses a gadget that has a built-in machine-readable dictionary function, enabling instant translation of foreign languages.

4. During their research on ancient myths, the archaeologists used a machine-readable dictionary to decipher the meanings of unfamiliar terms and symbols.