Atomica is an
program that utilizes your
internet connection to look up the terms you
input into its
search bar. Once
installed, it places an
icon in your
start folder, so it's
powerful little
GUI is always ready on your windows
desktop.
The program looks up your query in an enclyclopedia, thesaurus, dictionary, medical dictionary, and legal dictionary. It also offers comparable words (translation) of your search in many foreign languages (including those with non English characters).
The fact that it's freeware makes it all the better. I think Large organizations are supposed to license Atomica. If you think you may appreciate this program, you can download it from www.atomica.com