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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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The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary is an indispensable reference work containing over 600,000 words, phrases, and definitions. This 2-volume dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of language from the entire English-speaking world from 1700 to the present day and includes the vocabulary of Shakespeare, the Bible, and other major works in English from before 1700. It is an essential resource for scholars and individuals with a serious interest in the English language.
Product Specifications
- Product Title: Shorter Oxford English Dictionary
- Format: Hardcover
- Author: Oxford Languages
- ISBN: 9780199206872
- Contains over 600,000 words, phrases, and definitions
- Fully updated with 2,500 new words and meanings
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage of language from the entire English-speaking world
- Includes vocabulary of major literary works from before 1700
- Excellent coverage of all types of English including slang, dialect words, and technical terms
- Contains over 80,000 quotations illustrating words in use throughout the centuries
Usage Scenarios
- Ideal for scholars and individuals with a serious interest in the English language
- Suitable for students, teachers, writers, and language enthusiasts
- A valuable resource for researching historical and contemporary usage of English
Usage Scenarios
This dictionary is considered unmatched in its comprehensive coverage, scholarship, and research. It is highly regarded as the most authoritative reference work available for both modern and historical English, making it stand out from its competitors.
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- Users appreciate the extensive coverage of words and phrases, making it a valuable tool for linguistic research and understanding historical contexts.
- The inclusion of new words and meanings based on ongoing research is highly valued by users, ensuring that the dictionary remains current and relevant to modern language usage.
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Answer: It covers all words in current English from 1700 to the present day, including vocabulary from Shakespeare, the Bible, and other major works in English. -
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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.
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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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