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The Concise Oxford Dictionary by H. W. Fowler, F. G. Fowler (Hardcover, 1995)
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Grunge, nip and tuck, pesto, and chill out--these are but a sampling of the over nine thousand new words and phrases to be found in The Concise Oxford Dictionary, Ninth Edition. This new and updated edition of Oxford's best selling single-volume dictionary brings together the latest and most comprehensive research in current English, based on the massive and constantly expanding database of the Oxford English Dictionary. Containing over 150,000 entries and 230,000 definitions, the Concise boasts up to 25% more content than the previous edition to give users the tools they need to stay current with our ever-changing language. Each entry is written in a clear, straightforward style to facilitate ease of use. New features of the ninth edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary include: - Over 25% new material - Over 9,000 new words and phrases - 150,000 entries and 230,000 definitions - The most up-to-date spellings, with improved coverage of meaning, usage and coverage based on a computer 'snapshot' of today's language - Over 300 new boxed usage notes with guidance on good English by a team of expert lexicographers - New, clearer etymologies with extensive coverage of idioms, phrases, and abbreviations - Improved coverage of scientific and technical terms including the new fields of environmental studies and information services - New words and phrases including: pan-fry, post-traumatic stress, body wrap, multiculturalism, Cajun, heli-skiing, and thousands more - New, more up-to-date pronunciation system, representing today's received pronunciation - Thorough international coverage, making the Concise a bestseller worldwide The Concise Oxford Dictionary, Ninth Edition, a standard within its field, is the definitive resource for scholars, professionals, and general readers alike.Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN-139780198613190
eBay Product ID (ePID)89369704
Product Key Features
Number of Pages1696 Pages
Publication NameThe Concise Oxford Dictionary
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEducation
Publication Year1995
TypeDictionary
AuthorH. W. Fowler, F. G. Fowler
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height230 mm
Item Weight1586 g
Item Width150 mm
Additional Product Features
EditorF. G. Fowler, H. W. Fowler
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 29 Apr, 2021
good dictionary
I like this dictionary. It is quite easy and the price was very good.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Apr, 2021
Great large dictionary.
This was a larger dictionary than I expected for the money, It must have been expensive new.I bought it to replace mine which had seen better days.There was slight water damage to a few pages but not a problem.Clean and had a strong hardback.cover.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Oct, 2018
The best of the best
It's a great book, words are so important in our lives today. The book is made well, You cannot tell it is recycled paper.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Sep, 2020
Great reference book.
Whatever I need to know I can find in this Dictionary, it is a brilliant book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Oct, 2018
Buy it
good value for the moneyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Nov, 2020
Received, the dictionary is in good quality!
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- 06 Jul, 2022
Good book
Good book for studentsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
