Random House Webster's College Dictionary - Hardcover

Random House Inc

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0375425608 ISBN 13: 9780375425608

Publisher: Random House USA Inc, 2000

Synopsis

Featuring more than 207,000 definitions, this updated reference includes hundreds of new words and meanings, revised treatment of sensitive and offensive language, helpful usage notes, and etymologies.

About this title

Synopsis:

Revised annually, Random House Webster's College Dictionary is the most up-to-date dictionary on the market - the only one with all the newest words for 2001! Over 207,000 clear definitions, including hundreds of new words Easy to use, with a word's most common definitions listed first. Updated biographical and geographical entries reflect recent political changes, death dates, and new important people such as King Abdullah of Jordan and Vladimir Putin. The best guidance on sensitive language, with clear labelling and careful definitions of offensive words, plus an essay "Avoiding Insensitive and Offensive Language". Extensive usage notes for thousands of words. Detailed word histories. The right format for students, families and office use, and a perfect gift - a durable, thumb-indexed hardcover.

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House USA Inc
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0375425608
• ISBN 13: 9780375425608
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1571