The Concise Oxford Dictionary

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This updated edition of Oxford's best-selling single volume dictionary incorporates extensive research in current English, drawing from the expansive database of the Oxford English Dictionary. It features over 150,000 entries and 230,000 definitions, with up to 25% more content than the previous edition, equipping users to navigate our evolving language. Each entry is crafted in a clear, accessible style for ease of use. Key enhancements include over 25% new material, more than 9,000 new words and phrases, and the latest spellings with improved meaning, usage, and coverage based on a contemporary snapshot of language. The edition also offers over 300 new boxed usage notes from expert lexicographers, clearer etymologies, and extensive idiomatic, phrase, and abbreviation coverage. It enhances scientific and technical terminology, reflecting emerging fields like environmental studies and information services. New entries include terms such as pan-fry, post-traumatic stress, body wrap, multiculturalism, Cajun, and heli-skiing. The updated pronunciation system represents modern received pronunciation, ensuring thorough international coverage. This dictionary remains a definitive resource for scholars, professionals, and general readers worldwide.