The Concise Oxford Dictionary

ISBN-10: 0198602871
ISBN-13: 9780198602873
Series: The Concise Oxford Dictionary
Category: Reference / General
Pages: 1666
Language: English
Published: 1999
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Author: Judy Pearsall

Description

The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is the most popular dictionary of its kind and is noted for its clear, concise definitions as well as its comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the vocabulary of the English-speaking world. This reissue of the revised 10th edition features a
rebranded jacketillustrating the new series design for the Oxford English dictionary lineand a new title emphasizing the Pockets close association with the Oxford English Dictionary.
The Concise OED, 10/e is completely up-to-date with the addition of hundreds of new words and meanings taken from Oxfords renowned data collection program, and a special focus on fast-changing areas of language such as new technology, fashion, and youth culture. There are more than 240,000 words,
phrases and definitions that cover current and historical English as well as numerous specialist and technical areas. In addition, there is a new 40-page section including information on countries and nationalities, alphabets and accents, weights and measures, and a games and puzzle wordfinder.
At $29.95 and over 1,700 pages, the Concise Oxford English Dictionary, 10/e is accessible to anyone who wants a pithy, comprehensive, and authoritative dictionary of current English

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- 2001
- 1708 pages
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