What specific information do you find when looking up a word in a basic dictionary

1. the type of word ( noun, verb, etc.)

2. The definition of the word

3. synonyms

and some dictionaries:  its origin

specific audience will understand the main ideas. for example, if you were writing an instruction manual for rocket scientists, it would likely look very different from one you would write for young children. your language, tone, and writing style would change significantly.