Concise Oxford English Dictionary

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Concise Oxford English Dictionary
Eleventh edition
A major new edition of this world-famous dictionary offers the most authoritative description of the English language, with up-to-date coverage of more than 240,000 words, phrases, and meanings.
• The clearest, most accurate definitions, based on the largest language research programme in the world
/• Thousands of brand-new words and senses from Oxford's unrivalled new words research M=w»»Word Histories give a fascinating insight into the history and development of hundreds of words
^— ji/ >• Hundreds of extra notes offer help with grammar, punctuation, and usage
" Full appendices including new sections on styles of language and electronic communication
What makes Oxford dictionari^ tntique?
Oxford's reputation as the world's leading dictionary-maker is founded on the Oxford English Dictionary (the OED), 'the greatest dictionary in any language'. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over... Tovább

Fülszöveg

Concise Oxford English Dictionary
Eleventh edition
A major new edition of this world-famous dictionary offers the most authoritative description of the English language, with up-to-date coverage of more than 240,000 words, phrases, and meanings.
• The clearest, most accurate definitions, based on the largest language research programme in the world
/• Thousands of brand-new words and senses from Oxford's unrivalled new words research M=w»»Word Histories give a fascinating insight into the history and development of hundreds of words
^— ji/ >• Hundreds of extra notes offer help with grammar, punctuation, and usage
" Full appendices including new sections on styles of language and electronic communication
What makes Oxford dictionari^ tntique?
Oxford's reputation as the world's leading dictionary-maker is founded on the Oxford English Dictionary (the OED), 'the greatest dictionary in any language'. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over half a million words, covering both current and historical usage. It defines the language of the entire English-speaking world, from North America to South Africa, from Australia and New Zealand to the Caribbean. Oxford extends the same expertise to the Oxford Dictionary of English, the foremost single-volume dictionary of current English, and the range of dictionaries derived from it, including the Concise Oxford English Dictionary.
Tracking the language
Oxford lexicographers look at the evidence of the living language and analyse how it is changing. Oxford has the largest language research programme in the world, a programme that includes the Oxford English Corpus, a huge databank containing hundreds of millions of words of text representing every type of writing and speech.
Why choose an Oxford dictionary?
Oxford publishes the widest range of dictionaries in the world—from the 20 volume OED to the smallest mini dictionary. Oxford's on-going research into language development gives you the guarantee you need that Oxford dictionaries are thoroughly researched and up to date. They are the dictionaries of choice for professionals, teachers, academics, parents, and those learning English as a second language.
About Oxford Dictionaries
Oxford University Press publishes the Oxford English Dictionary, which, like its abridged version the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, is written on historical principles and traces the development of each word's meaning and form from its first appearance in English. Intensive research into the development of the English language continues at Oxford, with work in progress on the third edition of the OED—the largest humanities research project in the world.
Current English dictionaries focus on the language today and, taking their lead from the groundbreaking Oxford Dictionary of English, present words according to their use and frequency in modern English.
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Oxford Dictionary of English Ideal for university and college 0-19-861347-4
Concise Oxford English Dictionary Tlte most popular dictionary worldwide 0-19-861002-5 CD-ROM rersiot,
Pocket Oxford English Dictionary Perfect for your desk at work, school, or home 0-19-860571-4
Little Oxford English Dictionary Great for crosswords and quick reference 0-19-860452-1
Oxford English Minidictionary All the coverage you need in mini format 0-19-860865-9
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