Collins Dictionary AI Assistant FAQs

Where can I access the Collins Dictionary AI Assistant?

You can access the Collins Dictionary AI Assistant from https://www.collinsdictionary.com/assistant.

What is the Collins Dictionary AI Assistant?

The Collins Dictionary AI assistant is designed to help our users explore and understand the English language. It answers questions about definitions, etymology, usage, synonyms, and more, using Collins’ extensive English-language dictionary database.

How does the Collins Dictionary Ai Assistant work?

The AI Assistant uses advanced AI technology trained on Collins’ trusted linguistic resources to provide detailed and accurate responses to your English language queries. It interprets your questions and generates answers based on the data it has been trained on.

Does the Collins Dictionary AI Assistant cover bilingual dictionaries?

Currently, the Collins AI Assistant only provides information from our English language resources. Future updates will include support for bilingual dictionaries and other language resources.

What does beta version mean?

The AI Assistant is currently in beta, which means it is still being tested and improved. Like all AI chatbots, it can sometimes make mistakes or give incomplete answers. We are continuously working to improve the chatbot’s accuracy and coverage.

How can I provide feedback?

Your feedback is important to us. If you notice any errors or have any suggestions for improvement, please contact us. Alternatively, you can provide feedback by clicking the thumbs-up/thumbs-down buttons within the Collins Dictionary AI Assistant interface.

Is my privacy protected when using the Collins Dictionary AI Assistant?

We respect your privacy and handle your data according to our Privacy Policy. The AI Assistant interactions are used solely to improve the service and are not shared with third parties.

Do I need an account to use the Collins Dictionary AI Assistant?

You currently don’t need to register and create an account to use the AI Assistant, but this may change in the future.

What is a PWA?

A progressive web app (PWA) is an app that’s built using web platform technologies, but provides a user experience similar to that of a platform-specific app.

Does the Collins Dictionary AI Assistant have a PWA?

Yes, a PWA can be downloaded to your device.

Which browsers support our PWA?

Windows: The PWA can be installed from both Chrome and Edge, either via the sticky install button on the assistant page or via the install button in the address bar.
Mac: The PWA can be installed from Chrome, but not from Safari (via Share → Add to Home Screen).
Android: The PWA can be installed from Chrome, either via the sticky install button on the assistant page or via the three-dot menu → Add to Home screen.
iOS: The PWA can be installed from both Chrome and Safari using Share → Add to Home Screen.

How can I delete the PWA once installed?

Windows: Open Settings; Go to Apps > Installed apps; Find the PWA in the list, click the three dots (or right click), and select Uninstall. Confirm the removal in the pop-up.
Mac: use the browser it was installed from (like Chrome or Edge) to find the uninstall option in the app’s settings or menu, or manually find and drag the PWA’s shortcut from your Applications folder to the Trash.
Android: Long-press its icon on the home screen/app drawer and select Uninstall
iOS: Long-press on its icon; Press Delete Bookmark from pop-up menu.