This volume serves as a comprehensive reference work designed to document the lexicon of contemporary international English with a specific emphasis on Australian usage. The authors, W. A. Krebs and G. A. Wilkes, utilize their lexicographical expertise to compile an extensive inventory of vocabulary, providing definitions, etymological context, and regional linguistic markers. The text functions as a standard reference tool for scholars, students, and general readers seeking to understand the nuances of English as it is spoken and written in the late twentieth century.

The subject matter points to a dense, specialist reference text intended for academic and professional use. Its focus on regional Australian English alongside international standards suggests a high level of utility for researchers interested in the evolution of global English dialects.