Oxford Desk Dictionary & Thesaurus

The Oxford American Desk Dictionary & Thesaurus Third Edition is the ideal all-in-one reference, providing convenience, value, and the authority of Oxford dictionaries. This integrated volume combines a dictionary and a thesaurus, giving users access to a word's meanings, synonyms, and antonyms in the same entry, allowing for a comprehensive understanding at a glance.

The text is fully updated with the latest lexical content, informed by Oxford's extensive language research program, including the Oxford English Corpus, a unique electronic database of more than two billion words that allows for the most accurate and comprehensive representation of the English language today. Hundreds of new words cover computing, ecology, technology, and many other subjects.

Helpful extra features, such as a center Reference section of essential ready reference, are included in the Dictionary & Thesaurus. Within the text, usage tip boxes assist users in writing more effective English. A completely redesigned interior lends an open, readable look that makes this reference accessible and easy to use.

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