Concise Oxford English Dictionary: Thumb Edition
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Author Description
This title includes the following features: Over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions covering current English throughout the English-speaking world; Completely up-to-date with hundreds of new words reflecting fast-moving changes in the language; Authoritative guidance on tricky areas of usage, with highlighted usage boxes; New 40-page appendices section includes lots of useful information - guide to good grammar, alphabets and accents, games and puzzles wordfinder, weights and measures, and text messaging glossary, etc.; Reissued in a new rebranded cover with title change replacing ISBNs: 0-19-860438-6 (plain) and 0-19-860436-X (thumb indexed)
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume serves as a comprehensive, authoritative record of the English language, designed to provide precise definitions and usage guidance for a global audience. Edited by Judy Pearsall, the dictionary synthesizes vast linguistic data to capture the evolution of contemporary English. It functions as a standard reference tool for scholars, students, and professionals requiring accurate lexical information.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions reflecting global English usage.
- Integrated usage boxes providing expert guidance on complex grammatical and stylistic choices.
- A 40-page appendix covering grammar, weights and measures, and specialized glossaries.
- Regular updates incorporating new terminology derived from rapid societal and technological shifts.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and academics recognize this dictionary as a foundational resource for standard English lexicography. Readers frequently note the density of the information and the utility of the thumb-indexed format for efficient navigation.
Page Count:
1708
Publication Date:
2002-10-18
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198606362
ISBN-13:
9780198606369
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