Concise Oxford English Dictionary,12/ed

The 12th edition of The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work, considered a bestseller and a reliable resource for home, school, and office. Published in 2011, it marked the centenary of the dictionary’s first edition.
Key features include:
• Extensive Vocabulary: It contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, covering contemporary English, technical and scientific terms, as well as rare, historical, and archaic words.
• Up-to-Date Content: The dictionary is regularly updated with hundreds of new words and phrases, reflecting the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus.
• Clear and Concise Definitions: It is known for its clear, succinct, and approachable style of defining words.
• Usage Notes: Hundreds of usage notes provide guidance on tricky vocabulary and help users improve their English.
• Word Histories: Intriguing sections detail the origins and development of numerous words.
• Appendices: The volume includes appendices covering topics such as alphabets, currencies, and language registers, along with a Guide to Good English on grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Centenary Features: This edition includes special historical information about the dictionary’s development and intriguing word histories.
• Accessibility: It is available in various formats, including print and e-book, and often includes access to online dictionary resources.