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Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus

Books & Reference MobiSystems ⭐ 4.30 50,000,000+
Version 15.9.1144 92.3 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 22 permissions requested View details

This app requests 22 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
Common Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE Allows the app to control device vibration. Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Use Full Screen Intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Schedule Exact Alarm android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to send notifications to the device. Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls. Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Camera access android.permission.CAMERA Allows the app to use the device camera. Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images. Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
⚠️ Sensitive Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone. Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands. Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
ℹ️ Review Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Adservices Attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Adservices Ad Id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth access android.permission.BLUETOOTH Allows the app to use Bluetooth features. Used for headphones, controllers, wearables, cars, smart devices, nearby sharing, or accessories. Review if the app has no obvious nearby-device or accessory feature.
ℹ️ Review Modify Audio Settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Adservices Topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Mobisystems Msdict Embedded Wireless Oxford Dictionaryofenglish Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.mobisystems.msdict.embedded.wireless.oxford.dictionaryofenglish.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus

The 15 biggest Oxford dictionaries at your fingertips Powered by Oxford Languages, Oxford Dictionary is widely regarded as one of the highest authorities in the study and reference of languages today. Easily switch and navigate between the 15 biggest Oxford dictionaries along with advanced search and learning tools. · Oxford Dictionary of English & Thesaurus · New Oxford American Dictionary & Thesaurus · Oxford Hachette French Dictionary · Oxford German Dictionary · Oxford Spanish Dictionary · Oxford Russian Dictionary · Oxford Chinese Dictionary · Oxford Paravia Italian Dictionary · Oxford Hindi Dictionary · Oxford English Urdu Dictionary · Oxford Essential Portuguese Dictionary · Oxford Japanese Mini Dictionary · Oxford Greek Mini Dictionary · Oxford Softpress English Bulgarian Minidictionary · Concise Oxford-River Books English-Thai Dictionary Oxford Dictionary is a valuable resource for anyone using a foreign language in an academic or professional context: • Professionals actively using English • Students preparing for ACT, SAT, IELTS or TOEFL exams • Academics As well as anyone else who needs a comprehensive and authoritative dictionary at work or at home. RICH CONTENT • The latest 2023 word database from Oxford Languages • Over 1 million words, phrases, and definitions • Thesaurus - thousands of synonyms & antonyms that help you distinguish between similar words and use them correctly • Phrases – understand how a word is used in expressions by native speakers • Special topics reference content – easily look up topic-specific content • Word-of-the-day – expand your vocabulary by learning a new word, every day ADVANCED LEARNING TOOLS Not sure how to spell or pronounce a certain word or phrase? The dictionaries combine several search tools to match or suggest what you are looking for: • Fuzzy search – find a word even if you don't know exactly how it is spelled • Voice search – lookup a word without having to spell it • Wild card search – use '*' or '?' to replace a letter or entire parts of a word • Search autocomplete – displays predictions as you type • Keyword lookup – search for compound words or phrases • Camera search – look up words without having to type them • Favourites list – create custom folders with lists of words • Auto-correction option - correct the spelling of any word, as you type it • Recent list – easily review already looked-up words • Tap to translate entries in other apps CUSTOMISABLE AND USER FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE • Dark mode - choose fora more eye-friendly alternative • Home page – an intuitive start for your journey into the English language • Word sharing – share word definitions via the installed apps on your device GET THE MOST WITH PREMIUM Our premium subscription unlocks the full potential of the world’s best dictionary by providing you with the following: • Unlimited synonyms lookups • Audio pronunciation – never mispronounce another word again • Offline and fast mode – access the wealth of the word database…

What Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus Is Used For

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus appears to be a reference app for looking up word meanings, synonyms, antonyms, phrases, and translations across several Oxford dictionaries. Based on the metadata, it is meant for people who need language reference on a phone, such as students, professionals, and anyone studying or using English and other languages in academic or work settings.

The app may be especially useful when you want quick access to definitions, spelling help, pronunciation support, or related word forms without opening a web browser. Its search tools, including voice search, fuzzy search, wildcard search, and camera search, suggest it is designed for practical lookup while reading, writing, or studying. The listed permissions such as microphone and camera access appear to support voice queries and camera-based word lookup, while network access suggests online content or updates may be involved. Since it is categorized under Books & Reference and is a phone app, it seems aimed at everyday mobile reference use rather than long-form reading or editing.

Common uses

  • Looking up definitions and word meanings
  • Finding synonyms and antonyms for writing or study
  • Checking phrases and usage examples
  • Translating or comparing words across supported languages
  • Using voice or camera-based lookup when typing is inconvenient
  • Reviewing vocabulary for exams or language learning
  • Saving time with autocomplete and fuzzy search features
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App Details

Package:
com.mobisystems.msdict.embedded.wireless.oxford.dictionaryofenglish
Developer:
MobiSystems
Version:
15.9.1144
Updated:
Oct 23, 2025
Min Android:
8.0
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
Yes
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.mobisystems.msdict.embedded.wireless.oxford.dictionaryofenglish
  • Age rating: Everyone

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