Concise Oxford English Dictionary: 11th edition revised 2008 - Hardcover

Oxford Dictionaries

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0199548412 ISBN 13: 9780199548415

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2008

Synopsis

This revised edition of the world-famous Concise Oxford English Dictionary presents the most accurate picture of English today. It has been updated with hundreds of new words, and contains a brand-new browsable centre section featuring fascinating vocabulary as well as an 'English Uncovered' supplement.

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Review:

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)

Synopsis:

The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is a world-famous bestseller, chosen by thousands of users for its up-to-date and authoritative coverage of the English language. It contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, providing meanings for everyday words including scientific and technical vocabulary, as well as English from around the world. This revised edition of the dictionary has been updated with hundreds of new words and phrases, including sub-prime, social networking, and carbon footprint. This edition also features a new centre section, with quick-reference word lists (containing, for example, lists of Unusual Words, and Onomatopoeic Words), and a revised and updated English Uncovered supplement, which presents interesting facts about the English language. The revised edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary also retains such popular features as the Word Histories and Usage Notes that can be found throughout the A-Z text of the dictionary. In selected markets, the Concise Oxford English Dictionary is available with a free, informative, and fun booklet about the origins of popular words and phrases.

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0199548412
• ISBN 13: 9780199548415
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1728