Description

Now in print through its various editions for almost a century, the Concise Oxford English Dictionary is one of the most popular choices in Oxford's renowned dictionary line, selected by decades of users for its up-to-date and authoritative coverage of the English language.
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.

Features

• Over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, covering technical and scientific vocabulary as well as English from around the world
• Award-winning design and layout helps you find the information you are looking for quickly
• Updated with hundreds of new words and phrases, based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus
• New centre section full of fascinating, browsable vocabulary
• Hundreds of usage notes give advice on tricky vocabulary and pointers to help you improve your use of English
• Selected markets only: free booklet presents the fascinating and sometimes odd stories of the origins of everyday English words and phrases

Product Details

1728 pages; N/a; 6-1/8 x 9-1/4; ISBN13: 978-0-19-954841-5ISBN10: 0-19-954841-2