Concise Oxford English Dictionary: Main Edition

The Concise Oxford English Dictionary, a renowned and up-to-date reference, offers unparalleled coverage of the English language, making it an indispensable resource for anyone seeking a reliable source for home, school, or office use. This centenary edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary presents the most accurate and comprehensive picture of the English language today.

Chosen by generations of users for its authoritative and up-to-date coverage, the Concise Oxford English Dictionary has been a popular choice in Oxford's renowned dictionary line for over a century. This comprehensive reference work contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, providing exceptional coverage of contemporary English, including rare, historical, and archaic terms, as well as scientific and technical vocabulary, and English from around the world.

The dictionary has been meticulously updated with hundreds of new words, such as sub-prime, social networking, and carbon footprint, all based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus. Additionally, the dictionary features an engaging new center section with quick-reference word lists, including Fascinating Words and Onomatopoeic Words, as well as a revised and updated English Uncovered supplement that examines interesting facts about the English language.

Interspersed throughout the text are captivating Word Histories, which detail the origins and development of numerous words. The dictionary also retains its popular features, including hundreds of usage notes that provide guidance on tricky vocabulary and pointers to help users improve their English.

Furthermore, the Concise Oxford English Dictionary includes comprehensive appendices on topics such as alphabets, currencies, electronic English, and the registers of language, from formal to slang, as well as a useful Guide to Good English with advice on grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

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Windows: - Intel® Pentium® II 450MHz or faster processor (or equivalent) - Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® ServerTM 2003, Windows® XP, or 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 color (16 bits per pixel, i.e. 65,536 colors) - Local CD-ROM/DVD drive (for installation) - 16-bit sound card - 512 MB RAM - Runs from hard drive only

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