by OUP (Author), Maurice Waite (Primary Contributor), Maurice Waite (Primary Contributor), George Ostler (Editor), George Ostler (Editor)
This revised edition of Oxford's compact dictionary is completely up-to-date in its coverage of English, with a new appendix which reviews new words in the language, including animatronics, chromosome map, pro-choice, tanga, telecottage, and zydeco. It is designed for checking spellings, meanings, and pronunciation at home, in the office or at school. Clear, easy-to-understand coverage of core English is provided, and there are guidelines on points of grammar, usage and pronunciation.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 797
Edition: 7
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 30 Jun 1994
ISBN 10: 0198612982
ISBN 13: 9780198612988