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Oxford English Dictionary 11t Edition Revised 2008 Now in print through its various editions for almost a century, the concise Oxford English Dictionary is one of the most popular choices in Oxford's renowned dictionary line, selected by decades of users for its up-to-date and authoritative coverage of the English Languages.
This revised eleventh edition of the concise Oxford English Dictionary Presents the most accurate Picture of English today. It contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, providing superb coverage of contemporary English, including rare, historical, and archaic terms, scientific and technical vocabulary, and English from around the world. The revised edition of the dictionary has been update with hundreds of new words including sup-prime,social networking, and carbon footprint all based on the lastest research from the Oford English Corpus. In addition, The dictionary now features an engaging new center section, with quick-reference word lists (for example, lists of fascinating words and Onamatopoeic Words), and a revised and updated English Uncovered Supplement, whic examines interesting facts about the English Language. Sprinkled throughout the text are intriguing Word Histories, detailing the origins and development of are intriguing Word Histories, detailing the origins and development of numerous words. The volume also retains such popular features as the hundreds of suage notes which give advice on tricky vocabulary and pointer to help you improve your use of English. Finally the dictionary contains full appendices on topics such as alphabets currencies electronic English and the registers of language (from formal to slang),plus a useful guide to good English with advice on grammar punctuations and spelling.
Authoritative and up to date the Concise Oxford English Dictionary offers Unsurpassed coverage of English perfect for anyone who needs a handy, reliable resource for home school or office.
A Dictionary may not contain narratives and poems but the best ones, like this one give you the tools David Malcolm, Times Literary Supplement This is the Dictionary par excellence for the general reader. Davide Malcolm, Times literary supplement It answers a lot of questions; It is easy to use; it does not take up too much space on a crowded desk. David Malcolm, TLS
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