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The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is the most popular dictionary of its kind and is noted for its clear, concise definitions as well as its comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the vocabulary of the English-speaking world. This reissue of the revised 10th edition features a rebranded jacketillustrating the new series design for the Oxford English dictionary lineand a new title emphasizing the Pockets close association with the Oxford English Dictionary.The Concise OED, 10/e is completely up-to-date with the addition of hundreds of new words and meanings taken from Oxfords renowned data collection program, and a special focus on fast-changing areas of language such as new technology, fashion, and youth culture. There are more than 240,000 words, phrases and definitions that cover current and historical English as well as numerous specialist and technical areas. In addition, there is a new 40-page section including information on countries and nationalities, alphabets and accents, weights and measures, and a games and puzzle wordfinder.At $29.95 and over 1,700 pages, the Concise Oxford English Dictionary, 10/e is accessible to anyone who wants a pithy, comprehensive, and authoritative dictionary of current English.

This title includes the following features: Over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions covering current English throughout the English-speaking world; Completely up-to-date with hundreds of new words reflecting fast-moving changes in the language; Authoritative guidance on tricky areas ofusage, with highlighted usage boxes; New 40-page appendices section includes lots of useful information - guide to good grammar, alphabets and accents, games and puzzles wordfinder, weights and measures, and text messaging glossary, etc.; Reissued in a new rebranded cover with title change replacingISBNs: 0-19-860438-6 (plain) and 0-19-860436-X (thumb indexed)