Oxford English Dictionary 11th EditionRevised
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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