Which publishing company acquired Merriam-Webster in 1964, helping to solidify its position as America's leading dictionary publisher?

Test your knowledge about the corporate history behind one of the most influential language reference tools in the English-speaking world. Dictionary publishing represents a fascinating intersection of linguistic scholarship and commercial publishing. Behind these authoritative tomes lie centuries of corporate evolution, acquisitions, and strategic positioning in the language reference market. This trivia question explores how a particular dictionary brand achieved its dominant position in the market.

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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
Oxford University Press
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
HarperCollins Publishers