Author Description
The electronic edition of The Concise Oxford Dictionary allows you to enjoy instant access to one of Oxford's best selling dictionaries. Use the intuitive search software to locate any of the 190,000 words and terms defined in 120,000 main entries at the stroke of a key. Quickly find related words and terms by searching for key words in the definition, a task virtually impossible with the print edition. Feaures include: -The full authority of Oxford English Dictionaries and their language resources; Up -to-date coverage of new words and phrases in English; Definitions in straight forward, natural English; Hundreds of notes on usage and words that are easily confused; Special attention to scientific and tecnical vocabulary; generous coverage of English usage throughout the world. Hardware requirements: IBM PC or fully compatible; 80386X processor(or higher); 4Mb free RAM; 8Mb free hard disk space; MS-DOS 3.1 (or higher); Microsoft Windows 3.1 (or higher); Mouse.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This electronic resource provides a digitized, searchable interface for the Concise Oxford Dictionary to facilitate rapid linguistic reference and lexical analysis. Oxford University Press developed this software to bridge the gap between traditional print lexicography and digital utility. By converting 120,000 main entries and 190,000 definitions into a database format, the tool enables users to perform complex queries that are not feasible in a physical volume. The framework prioritizes speed, accessibility, and the inclusion of contemporary scientific and technical terminology.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A database of 190,000 words and 120,000 main entries.
- Search functionality for keywords within definitions.
- Usage notes for commonly confused terms and phrases.
- Global English coverage including technical and scientific vocabulary.
Scope Limits
- Hardware compatibility is restricted to legacy systems, specifically IBM PC compatibles running Windows 3.1 or higher.
- The software does not include modern cloud-based updates or mobile integration.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this edition as a foundational step in the digitization of authoritative lexicographical resources. Users frequently note that while the interface is dated by modern standards, the underlying linguistic data remains a reliable standard for English language reference.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2000-11-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192681273
ISBN-13:
9780192681270
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