Oxford English Mini Dictionary

Oxford English Mini Dictionary
Author: Charlotte Buxton
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 667
Release: 2013-05-09
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0199640963

An easy-to-use dictionary containing 90,000 up-to-date words, phrases, and definitions.

The Oxford American Minidictionary

The Oxford American Minidictionary
Author: Oxford Dictionaries
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 690
Release: 2004
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0195175190

Over 40,000 entries and 50,000 definitions fill the pages of this new American edition of the bestselling "Oxford English Minidictionary," which offers authoritative and up-to-date coverage of today's American English.

The Oxford Minidictionary of Abbreviations

The Oxford Minidictionary of Abbreviations
Author: John Daintith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 363
Release: 1993
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780198631354

The Oxford Minidictionary of Abbreviations: over 8,000 modern abbreviations; up to date and easy to use; pronunciations; the most comprehensive small abbreviations dictionary; hundreds of new abbreviations, for example CIS, OFTEL, PC, SAT, and DCC.

Oxford English Dictionary

Oxford English Dictionary
Author: John A. Simpson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2002-04-18
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780195218893

The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.

The Oxford Dictionary of Difficult Words

The Oxford Dictionary of Difficult Words
Author: Archie Hobson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2004
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0195173287

"Features more than 10,000 entries that focus exclusively on words that, while outside most people's working vocabulary, are often encountered in literature, in technical writings such as computing or medical terminology, and in such diverse subject areas as law, philosophy, and art. Special attention is given to easily confused or closely related words. Usage notes are provided to ensure that readers know how to integrate these words into their vocabularies for more precision and power in speech and writing."--Back cover.

Oxford Chinese Mini Dictionary

Oxford Chinese Mini Dictionary
Author: Oxford Dictionaries,
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 657
Release: 2012-02-02
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 019969267X

"First published as the Oxford starter Chinese dictionary 2000"--T.p. verso.

The Oxford English Minidictionary

The Oxford English Minidictionary
Author: Helen Liebeck
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 648
Release: 1997
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780198600978

The Oxford English Minidicionary, now with an attractive new cover, is the ideal small dictionary. With over 50,000 straightforward definitions, it is the clearest and most informative Mini available. Clear easy-to-read pages help you to locate information quickly, and extra help is given with spelling and pronunciation for tricky words. Practical usage notes are included for advice on correct English, and a special section at the back gives some useful tips for keen word game players. Including excellent coverage of the vocabulary of science, technology, business, and education, this comprehesive reference tool is ideal for school, the office, or the home.

The Oxford Reverse Dictionary

The Oxford Reverse Dictionary
Author:
Publisher: OXFORD University Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9780198601760

Have a word on the tip of your tongue? Unlike a thesaurus, where you look up alternatives to a word you know, or a dictionary, which defines a familiar word, this dictionary helps with words you are vaguely aware of, but can't bring to mind. Some 31,000 entries are listed under a wide range of subject areas and key words.

A Dictionary of Nursing

A Dictionary of Nursing
Author: Elizabeth A. Martin
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 642
Release: 2014
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199666377

This dictionary incorporates new material on the major developments of the last few years, including public health medicine, genetics and organ transplantation. The dictionary includes more than 10,200 clear and concise entries.

Oxford English Mini Dictionary

Oxford English Mini Dictionary
Author: Catherine Soanes
Publisher: OXFORD University Press
Total Pages: 680
Release: 2007
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

This is a brand new edition of the smallest dictionary in Oxford's core range of dictionaries. The Oxford English Minidictionary is the ideal quick-reference tool. It is small and portable - slipping easily into a bag or briefcase. It is affordable and robust - its flexicover means that it resists wearing out, even though it is used all the time. This new edition of the Minidictionary is based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus: entries give the most common meanings first, making them more accessible and easy to understand than ever before, and definitions for core, topical, and technical vocabulary are informed by the most frequent 5,000 words in the Corpus. A brand-new design makes the dictionary easier to read and for you to find what you are looking for. The Oxford English Minidictionary has all the everyday words you need; there are over 90,000 words, phrases, and definitions packed between its covers. The new edition also features a 16-page centre supplement that provides quick-reference language tips (such as hints on remembering the correct spellings of commonly misspelled words), and handy word lists for word-games and puzzles. The dictionary includes 3 months' access* to Oxford's premium online dictionary and thesaurus service, Oxford Dictionaries Online, updated regularly with the latest developments to words and meanings, so you will have the most accurate picture of English available. Find out more about our living language using Oxford Dictionaries Online. Hear how words are spoken with thousands of audio pronunciations, and access over 1.9 million real English example sentences to see how words are used in context. Improve your confidence in writing with helpful grammar and punctuation guides, full thesaurus information, style and usage help, and much more. *Available in selected markets (UK, Europe, Australia, Canada, and South Africa). Terms and conditions apply; please see www.oxforddictionaries.com/access for information.