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Color Oxford English Dictionary
Contributor(s): Oxford Languages (Author)

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 ISBN: 0198614403     ISBN-13: 9780198614401
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
OUR PRICE: $12.30  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: June 2006
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Annotation: Based on the Oxford English Corpus, this reference provides a up-to-date selection of 90,000 words, phrases, and definitions given in a clear, simple style, avoiding technical language.
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BISAC Categories:
- Reference | Dictionaries
Dewey: 423
LCCN: 2010526108
Physical Information: 1.58" H x 4" W x 6.17" L (1.00 lbs) 848 pages
Features: Ikids, Price on Product, Table of Contents
 
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Publisher Description:
This is a major new edition of the best-selling Color Oxford English Dictionary, offering the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary.

Based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus--the same database that informs the Oxford English Dictionary--the Color Oxford English Dictionary provides an up-to-date selection of 90,000 words, phrases, and definitions. Definitions are given in a clear, simple style, avoiding technical language,
and are easier to understand than ever before, plus there are hundreds of notes on spelling and grammar to help you get it right. A brand-new Better English section at the center of the book gives guidance on the use of good English, with sections on spelling, punctuation, word classes, and word
formation. In addition, the new layout featuring bold, colored headwords makes the dictionary easier to navigate than ever.

All of these features are packed into a durable, and portable format, making the it suitable for use at school, but also handy for home and the office.
 
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