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The Oxford-Duden College German Dictionary offers: A unique collaboration: the up-to-date wordlist and detailed examples are stamped with the authority of the unique research programmes into contemporary German and English run by two of the world's foremost dictionary publishers - Oxford University Press and the Dudenverlag - to give the truest picture of German as it is used today. Over 70,000 words and phrases, and over??,000 translations: every word, meaning and translation has been rigorously scrutinized to ensure that the dictionary covers the words and expressions users really need at this level. Extensive supplement of new German spellings: a comprehensive list showing the old and new spellings of thousands of German words highlights exactly which words have changed and how. Business, computing and current affairs: the language of business, computing and current affairs is covered along with thousands of examples of modern and colloquial German. Extra practical help: also included are an illustrated guide to how to use the dictionary, help with German pronunciation and detailed German verb tables.