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