Concise Oxford English Dictionary:
11th 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 language.
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 updated with hundreds of new words including
sub-prime, social networking, and carbon footprint all based on the
latest research from the Oxford 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
Onomatopoeic Words), and a revised and updated English Uncovered supplement,
which examines interesting facts about the English language. Sprinkled
throughout the text are intriguing Word Histories, detailing the origins
and development of numerous words. The volume also retains such popular
features as the hundreds of usage notes which give advice on tricky
vocabulary and pointers 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, punctuation, 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. David 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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