New Concise Oxford English Dictionary - Eleventh Edition

Author: Catherine Soanes
Angus Stevenson/
Editor(s): Catherine Soanes & Angus Stevenson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 1708
ISBN/UPC (if available): 0195670280

Description

A major new edition of this world-famous dictionary offers the most authoritative description of the English language, with up-to-date coverage of more than 240,000 words, phrases, and meanings.

The clearest, most accurate definitions, based on the largest language research programme in the world.

Thousands of brand-new words and senses from Oxford's unrivalled new words research.

Word Histories give a fascinating insight into the history and development of hundreds of words.

Hundreds of extra notes offer help with grammar, punctuation, and usage.

Hundreds of extra notes offer help with grammar, punctuation, and usage.

Full appendices including new sections on styles of language and electronic communication.

Contents

Editorial Team

Preface

Introduction

Guide to the use of the dictionary

Abbreviations used in the dictionary

Note on trademarks and proprietary status

CONCISE OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Appendices