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Concise Oxford English Dictionary : Main Edition by Oxford Oxford Dictionaries (2011, CD-ROM)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100199601097
ISBN-139780199601097
eBay Product ID (ePID)99465225
Product Key Features
Number of Pages20 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameConcise Oxford English Dictionary : Main Edition
SubjectDictionaries
Publication Year2011
TypeNot Available
AuthorOxford Oxford Dictionaries
Subject AreaRéférence
FormatCD-ROM
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight4.5 Oz
Item Length7.5 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number12
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"American readers ignore Oxford dictionaries only at their peril." - STC Technical Communication Journal, 'Review from previous edition This is the dictionary par excellence for the general reader.'David Malcolm, Times Literary Supplement, Review from previous edition: "This is the dictionary par excellence for the general reader." --David Malcolm, Times Literary Supplement 08/02/2009
Dewey Decimal423
Intended AudienceTrade
Synopsis100 years after its first publication, the twelfth edition of this world-famous bestseller gives the most up-to-date picture of the English language today. The original 1911 edition, revolutionary at the time for its focus on current English and its use of illustrative examples, combined a succinct yet approachable style with coverage of everyday as well as specialist terms. This centenary edition continues this ground-breaking tradition, giving you rich authoritative coverage of English as it is used today.The CD-ROM version of the dictionary offers full-text search functionality, instant look-up from Windows® documents, including email and the internet, and high-quality spoken pronunciations for thousands of words, making it ideal for family use, as well as for home, work, and school use. The CD-ROM is both Windows® and Mac compatible. System Requirements WindowsRG: Intel® Pentium® II 450MHz or faster processor (or equivalent); Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® ServerTM 2003, Windows® XP, Windows® 2000. Macintosh®: PowerPC® G3 500MHz or faster processor; Intel® Core® Duo 1.83GHz or faster processor; Mac® (PowerPC®): OS X 10.1.x - 10.4.x; Mac® (Intel®): OS X 10.4.x, 10.5.x, 10.6.x. All Platforms: 250 MB free hard disk space; monitor with 1024 x 768 pixels and high colour (16 bits per pixel, i.e. 65,536 colours); local CD-ROM/DVD drive (for installation); 16-bit sound card; 512 MB RAM; runs from hard drive only., 100 years after its first publication, the twelfth edition of this world-famous bestseller gives the most up-to-date picture of the English language today. The original 1911 edition, revolutionary at the time for its focus on current English and its use of illustrative examples, combined a succinct yet approachable style with coverage of everyday as well as specialist terms. This centenary edition continues this ground-breaking tradition, giving you rich authoritative coverage of English as it is used today.The CD-ROM version of the dictionary offers full-text search functionality, instant look-up from Windows® documents, including email and the internet, and high-quality spoken pronunciations for thousands of words, making it ideal for family use, as well as for home, work, and school use. The CD-ROM is both Windows® and Mac compatible., Authoritative and up to date, the Concise Oxford English Dictionary offers unsurpassed coverage of English, perfect for anyone who needs a handy, reliable resource for home, school, or office. The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is one of the most popular choices in Oxford's renowned dictionary line. Now in print through its various editions for a century it has been selected by decades of users for its up-to-date and authoritative coverage of the English language. This centenary edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary presents the most accurate picture of English today. It contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, providing superb coverage of contemporary English, including rare, historical, and archaic terms, scientific and technical vocabulary, and English from around the world. The dictionary has been updated with hundreds of new words--including sub-prime, social networking, and carbon footprint--all based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus. In addition, the dictionary features an engaging new center section, with quick-reference word lists (containing, for example, lists of Fascinating Words and Onomatopoeic Words), and a revised and updated English Uncovered supplement, which examines interesting facts about the English language. Sprinkled throughout the text are intriguing Word Histories, detailing the origins and development of numerous words. The volume also retains such popular features as the hundreds of usage notes which give advice on tricky vocabulary and pointers to help you improve your use of English. Finally, the dictionary contains full appendices on topics such as alphabets, currencies, electronic English, and the registers of language (from formal to slang), plus a useful Guide to Good English with advice on grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Explore our language resources on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford's hub for dictionaries and language reference. System Requirements WindowsRG: Intel(R) Pentium(R) II 450MHz or faster processor (or equivalent); Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7, Windows Vista(R), Windows(R) ServerTM 2003, Windows(R) XP, Windows(R) 2000. Macintosh(R) PowerPC(R) G3 500MHz or faster processor; Intel(R) Core(R) Duo 1.83GHz or faster processor; Mac(R) (PowerPC(R)): OS X 10.1.x -10.4.x; Mac(R) (Intel(R)): OS X 10.4.x, 10.5.x, 10.6.x.All Platforms: 250 MB free hard disk space; monitor with 1024 x 768 pixels and high colour (16 bits per pixel, i.e. 65,536 colours); local CD-ROM/DVD drive (for installation); 16-bit sound card; 512 MB RAM; runs from hard drive only, This centenary edition of the world-famous Concise Oxford English Dictionary on CD-ROM presents the most accurate picture of English today.
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