Items related to The Concise Oxford English Dictionary
Synopsis
For this new edition, Oxford's lexicographers have used evidence provided by The British National Corpus to rewrite every entry to represent English as it is used today. There are over 220,000 words, phrases and meanings covering current and historical English, and specialist and technical areas. Each entry is now clearer and more accessible, with the most modern meanings placed first, and definitions given in a clear and straightforward style. Authoritative guidance on grammar and usage is provided in highlighted boxes, that addresses contentious and controversial views. There are also new Word Formation panels that show how complex words are created and identify different word groups such as phobias, cultures and ariums, adding to the rich coverage of English.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Publisher
A NEW LOOK FOR THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE DICTIONARY
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary has a new image. During the summer the full range of Oxford Dictionaries will be arriving in bookshops around the country with a new look. The new jackets have been designed to reflect Oxford's status as the world's leading dictionary publisher, and its commitment to the spread of learning. This is not just a change of appearance; it marks the end of a five year programme to completely rewrite Oxford's full range of English dictionaries for the new millennium. Drawing on the scholarship and detail of the twenty volume Oxford English Dictionary, every word in the dictionaries has been rewritten after the study of at least 300 examples of each word's actual usage. As well as revising the existing entries, about 2,500 new words have been added to the range of dictionaries including such celebrated arrivals as white-van-man, yah, minger, ladette, adultescent, duvet day, retail therapy, and even SMS abbreviations such as GR8, OTOH, and BCNU.
About the Author
Judy Pearsall edited the highly acclaimed New Oxford Dictionary of English, and is the Managing Editor for all Oxford's English Dictionaries.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0198602871
- ISBN 13 9780198602873
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages1686
Buy New
View this item
£ 14.59
£ 22.85 shipping from U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Search results for The Concise Oxford English Dictionary
Stock Image
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary
Published by
Oxford University Press, 1999
ISBN 10: 0198602871
ISBN 13: 9780198602873
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Inscription on the first page, typically just a name but may include a dedication or a brief personal message. Seller Inventory # CHL10309764
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780198602873
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The Concise Oxford English Dictionary This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780198602873
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary : Thumb Indexed
Published by
Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 1999
ISBN 10: 0198602871
ISBN 13: 9780198602873
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. 10th Edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP16264167
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary : Thumb Indexed
Published by
Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 1999
ISBN 10: 0198602871
ISBN 13: 9780198602873
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. 10th Edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 4104098-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary
Published by
Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, Oxford, 1999
ISBN 10: 0198602871
ISBN 13: 9780198602873
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. For this new edition, Oxford's lexicographers have used evidence provided by The British National Corpus to rewrite every entry to represent English as it is used today. There are over 220,000 words, phrases and meanings covering current and historical English, and specialist and technical areas. Each entry is now clearer and more accessible, with the most modern meanings placed first, and definitions given in a clear and straightforward style. Authoritative guidance on grammar and usage is provided in highlighted boxes, that addresses contentious and controversial views. There are also new Word Formation panels that show how complex words are created and identify different word groups such as phobias, cultures and ariums, adding to the rich coverage of English. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004250383
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary: Thumb Indexed
Published by
Oxford University Press, 1999
ISBN 10: 0198602871
ISBN 13: 9780198602873
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Phatpocket Limited, Waltham Abbey, HERTS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Shows some signs of wear but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. Seller Inventory # Z1-T-005-01625
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary
Published by
Oxford University Press, 1999
ISBN 10: 0198602871
ISBN 13: 9780198602873
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Jenhams Books, Dundee, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 10th edition, 1999. Please note this is the Thumb Index edition. A hardback volume in Very Good condition, in a similar dustjacket. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf. Seller Inventory # mon0000140228
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary : Thumb Indexed
Published by
Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 1999
ISBN 10: 0198602871
ISBN 13: 9780198602873
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. 10th Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP16264167
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary : Thumb Indexed
Published by
Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 1999
ISBN 10: 0198602871
ISBN 13: 9780198602873
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. 10th Edition. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP102616753
Quantity: 1 available