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Shorter Oxford English Dictionary: Shorter Oxford English Dictionary (Hardcover)
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Comprehensive Lexicon
The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary offers an extensive range of words, meanings, and etymologies, making it an essential reference for scholars, writers, and avid readers seeking rich language insights.
Compact Format
Designed for portability, its hardcover format ensures durability while maintaining a compact size, perfect for reference on the go, fitting seamlessly on any bookshelf or study table.
User-Friendly Design
With a clear layout and easy-to-navigate entries, this dictionary enhances the user experience, allowing quick access to definitions and enhancing language comprehension for all users.
Product Details
- Contains more than 600,000 words, phrases, and definitions, covering language from the entire English-speaking world
- Fully updated with 2,500 new words and meanings based on the ongoing research program of Oxford Dictionaries and the Oxford English Corpus
- Includes vocabulary from 1700 to the present day, as well as earlier major literary works and a comprehensive range of English types and terms
- Comprises over 80,000 quotations illustrating words in use throughout the centuries and thousands of newly discovered antedatings based on ongoing research for the OED
- Features a never-before-published introductory essay by language commentator David Crystal on the History of English
- Completely refreshed design and layout
| Book format | Hardcover |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Textbooks |
| Publication date | September, 2007 |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading level | General |
| Subgenre | Dictionaries |
| Series title | Shorter Oxford English Dictionary |
| Number in series | 1 |
| Edition | 6th Revised ed. |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Edu focus | Language Arts |
| Educational level | General |
| Is collectible | N |
| Editor | Lesley Brown |
| Binding type | Case Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 9.30 x 5.30 x 11.40 in (23.6 x 13.5 x 29 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 13.05 lb (5.92 kg) |
| Bisac subject heading | Reference |
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Students Seeking Clarity
This dictionary offers concise definitions, ideal for students needing clear explanations for coursework or assignments.
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Writers and Editors
A valuable resource for writers, providing precise word meanings to enhance their writing style and clarity.
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Language Learners
Perfect for those learning English, as it simplifies complex words and assists in expanding vocabulary effectively.
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Professional Linguists
Linguists may find this dictionary lacking in depth needed for detailed language analysis and academic work.
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How many new words are included in this edition?
Answer: The Sixth Edition includes 2,500 new words and senses, along with thousands of antedatings of existing words.
Oxford University Press All Books Editorial Review
Shorter Oxford English Dictionary: Shorter Oxford English Dictionary (Hardcover) is an essential reference for anyone interested in the English language. Published in September 2007, this 6th Revised edition offers a comprehensive look at English words and meanings, ideal for educational purposes in Language Arts. With its hardcover format and sturdy case binding, it is designed for durability, making it suitable for both study and casual reference. It includes a wide range of words and definitions, ensuring that readers have access to a reliable source of information for their linguistic inquiries.
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- High-quality hardcover format for durability
- Comprehensive dictionary for language learners
- Ideal for reference in educational settings
- Features thorough definitions and explanations
- Well-organized layout for easy navigation
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- A heavier book, may not be portable for everyone
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- Based on the 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary
- Contains all words in current English from 1700 to present day
- Includes vocabulary of Shakespeare, the Bible, and other major works in English
- 2,500 new words and senses, plus thousands of antedatings of existing words
- Most authoritative reference work available for modern and historical English
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