Kami's Dictionary Tools are designed to help students and users understand challenging vocabulary directly within the webpage. It's seamlessly integrated into Kami Companion, eliminating the need to navigate to another website or application for definitions.
Dictionary
Build comprehension and vocabulary with instant definitions and audio support across the web.
What is the Dictionary tool?
The Dictionary tool in Companion helps students and educators quickly understand unfamiliar words while staying focused on their learning task. Built directly into the webpage experience, it provides clear definitions, audio support, and flexible language options without requiring users to navigate away from their work.
How to use the Dictionary
Click the Dictionary button in the Kami Companion toolbar.
With Word Select enabled, highlight a word on the page to open the Dictionary modal.
Use the play button to hear the word or its definitions read aloud.
Use the language selector in the modal to switch between US English, UK English, or Español Spanish. Audio will match the selected language.
Other Dictionary options
From this modal, you can:
Adjust the playback speed (between 0.1x and 2.0x)
Switch to the Picture Dictionary tool
Share feedback directly with the Kami team
Picture Dictionary
Support vocabulary development by pairing words with clear visual representations across the web.
What is the Picture Dictionary tool?
The Picture Dictionary tool in Companion helps students understand unfamiliar words by showing visual representations directly alongside the text they are reading. By combining images with language support, the Picture Dictionary strengthens comprehension and memory while keeping learners focused on the webpage.
How to use the Picture Dictionary
Click the Picture Dictionary button in the Kami Companion toolbar.
Other Picture Dictionary options
From this modal, you can:
Adjust the playback speed (between 0.1x and 2.0x)
Switch to the Dictionary tool
Listen to the selected word read aloud
Change the language of the read aloud
Share feedback directly with the Kami team