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Authoritative and up to date, the Concise Oxford English Dictionary offers unsurpassed coverage of English, perfect for anyone who needs a handy, reliable resource for home, school, or office. The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is one of the most popular choices in Oxford''s renowned dictionary line. Now in print through its various editions for a century it has been selected by decades of users for its up-to-date and authoritative coverage of the English language. This centenary edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary presents the most accurate picture of English today. It contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, providing superb coverage of contemporary English, including rare, historical, and archaic terms, scientific and technical vocabulary, and English from around the world. The dictionary has been updated with hundreds of new words--including sub-prime, social networking, and carbon footprint--all based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus. In addition, the dictionary features an engaging new center section, with quick-reference word lists (containing, for example, lists of Fascinating Words and Onomatopoeic Words), and a revised and updated English Uncovered supplement, which examines interesting facts about the English language. Sprinkled throughout the text are intriguing Word Histories, detailing the origins and development of numerous words. The volume also retains such popular features as the hundreds of usage notes which give advice on tricky vocabulary and pointers to help you improve your use of English. Finally, the dictionary contains full appendices on topics such as alphabets, currencies, electronic English, and the registers of language (from formal to slang), plus a useful Guide to Good English with advice on grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Explore our language resources on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford''s hub for dictionaries and language reference. System Requirements WindowsRG: Intel(R) Pentium(R) II 450MHz or faster processor (or equivalent); Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7, Windows Vista(R), Windows(R) ServerTM 2003, Windows(R) XP, Windows(R) 2000. Macintosh(R) PowerPC(R) G3 500MHz or faster processor; Intel(R) Core(R) Duo 1.83GHz or faster processor; Mac(R) (PowerPC(R)): OS X 10.1.x -10.4.x; Mac(R) (Intel(R)): 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 colour (16 bits per pixel, i.e. 65,536 colours); local CD-ROM/DVD drive (for installation); 16-bit sound card; 512 MB RAM; runs from hard drive only

The Oxford English Dictionary for Schools is carefully targeted to support secondary school students with their independent reference skills, to improve their spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and to build vocabulary. Ideal support at school and home for GCSEs and Controlled Assessments.

This important new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary has been fully updated to include contemporary, relevant and comprehensive vocabulary. New words about technology, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic have been added, for example eSports, vlog, net-zero, eco-friendly, coronavirus and social distancing. Definitions of familiar words, such as bubble, viral, cookie and platform, have been updated to reflect how they are used now. Complete withexample sentences, fascinating word origins, and grammar and punctuation panels, this dictionary supports today''s students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition fromprimary to secondary. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.

The Oxford English Thesaurus for Schools is easy to use with its accessible layout, making it the perfect language resource for school work and studying at home. Fully updated, it delivers a wide vocabulary with excellent coverage of curriculum words, for example cell and fraction, as well new words on topics such as technology, health and the environment. It also provides context with age-appropriate example sentences, from the best children''s books and teenage fiction, to show students how to use language most effectively. It is powered by the Oxford Children''s Corpus, a unique electronic database of millions of words written by and for children, which means that the vocabulary is presented in a way that is both accessible and stretching. It gives hands-on support to young writers, with a unique toolkit on writing skills, including word webs, special synonyms, overused words panels, writing tips panels, and usage notes. It also includes a new section on creative writing drawing on the 500 words to support students with their own writing. This is the ideal resource to use when preparing for the Spoken Language Study and the English Language objectives of the GCSE specifications for Grade 6-9, and where permitted, is ideal for taking in to Controlled Assessments, along with the companion Oxford English Dictionary for Schools. Free downloadable learning resources, word games, puzzles, and much more are available for additional online support at a href="https://languages.oup.com/dictionaries/oxford-dictionaries-for-children/" www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools/a.

A new edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary in durable hardback format with over 7000 up-to-date words from across all school subjects to support the higher vocabulary expectations in the new curriculum. Entries are simple and clear, and include numbered meanings, word classes,inflections and relevant child-friendly example sentences. Topic word lists help with key subject vocabulary and a new feature section provides support for tricky spellings, punctuation terms and activities to help children check and edit their writing. Easy-to-use and brightly illustrated, it isthe perfect dictionary for developing dictionary skills, boosting word power and building confidence. Also available in paperback and an ideal companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus. Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying freedownloadable activities.

Over 40,000 entries and 50,000 definitions fill the pages of this new American edition of the bestselling "Oxford English Minidictionary," which offers authoritative and up-to-date coverage of today''s American English.

This new edition of the Oxford Student''s Dictionary is fully revised, with new curriculum vocabulary and up-to-date meanings. This is a comprehensive dictionary for students aged 14+ who need clear and straightforward definitions for vocabulary that they encounter at school and when preparing for exams. It includes subject specific language as well as everyday words and phrases. The new supplement gives spelling, punctuation and grammar tips for exam success, how to interpret exam command words and tips on what you can do to make a difference when checking through the exam paper.

An easy-to-use two-way Portuguese bilingual dictionary containing 40,000 up-to-date words and phrases and 60,000 translations.

TheOxford Mini School Dictionary and Thesaurus is the perfect one-volume reference tool. Ideal for school bags in this handy mini format, it is packed with curriculum vocabulary, and language and writing support for primary students about to start secondary school. It is now available in a new eco-friendly cover.

This browsable and unique dictionary explains the interesting words found in 19th century texts studied at secondary school. With clear explanations, panels, and an illustrated section of photographs and artworks on the themes of transport, crime, fashion and more, it is and essential guide to help students enjoy 19th century literature.

This major new edition of the Oxford First Dictionary in hardback includes new words and more pages to extend vocabulary, improve spelling and support comprehension across the new curriculum. As well as updated example sentences (many from children''s own reading), word classes and a supplementon spelling and grammar tips and activities, the accessible alphabetical layout and up-to-date colourful illustrations make this the perfect first dictionary for home and for starting school. Also available in paperback and an ideal companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford First Thesaurus.Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free downloadable activities.

The Oxford Primary Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling Dictionary is the essential reference book for the test in May 2013. In full colour, it has easy-to-use rules and help, plus an alphabetical list of the tricky, and everyday, words including those most commonly misspelt, all backed by analysis of Oxford''s unique database of children''s writing.

This edition of the Oxford Colour Spanish Dictionary Plus has up-to-date coverage of essential Spanish, updated cultural notes, a new ''Words you must know'' section, games, and grammar help - all in a portable, durable format.

An easy-to-use integrated dictionary and thesaurus containing 40,000 up-to-date words, phrases, and definitions and 65,000 synonyms and antonyms.

"First published as the Oxford starter Chinese dictionary 2000"--T.p. verso.

This edition of the Oxford Colour French Dictionary Plus has up-to-date coverage of essential French, updated cultural notes, a ''Words you must know'' section, games, and grammar help - all in a portable, durable format.

The Oxford School Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar Dictionary is the essential reference book for secondary school. In full colour, it has easy-to-use rules and help, plus an alphabetical list of the tricky, and everyday, words including those most commonly misspelt, all backed by analysis of Oxford''s unique database of children''s writing.

This important new edition of the bestselling Oxford Mini School Dictionary has been fully updated to include contemporary, relevant and comprehensive vocabulary. New words about technology, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic have been added, for example eSports, vlog, net-zero, eco-friendly, coronavirus and social distancing. Definitions of familiar words, such as bubble, viral, cookie and platform, have been updated to reflect how they are used now. Complete with example sentences, fascinating word origins, and grammar and punctuation panels, this handy dictionary supports today''s students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.

Focused coverage of synonyms and antonyms, provides a broader vocabulary and boosts confidence. Help with usage, up-to-date examples, word webs, writing tips, overused word panels and encourages vocabulary exploration.

This important new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary has been fully updated to include contemporary, relevant and comprehensive vocabulary. New words about technology, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic have been added, for example eSports, vlog, net-zero, eco-friendly, coronavirus and social distancing. Definitions of familiar words, such as bubble, viral, cookie and platform, have been updated to reflect how they are used now. Complete with example sentences, fascinating word origins, and grammar and punctuation panels, this dictionary supports today''s students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.

This important new edition of the bestselling Oxford Primary Dictionary has been fully updated to reflect contemporary and relevant vocabulary for primary age children. There are new words and senses, which emerge from significant events in the world, such as vlog, AI, VR, carbon cycle and cloud. Definitions of familiar words, such as bubble, viral, tag and chat have been updated to include new senses for these words. All the entries have clear and simple definitions, with word classes and inflections given in full. Word origins are given in ''did you know?'' notes and ''spelling alerts'' flag tricky spellings. The updated and extended supplement has been redesigned, it is more visually engaging and has been crafted to enable students to discover and understand vocabulary connections, and to learn about language. It contains spelling tips, grammar and punctuation information, word exploration, top tips and proofing skills to help children with their reading and writing. It is the ideal dictionary for boosting reading skills and building word power.

A new edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus in durable hardback format with thousands of synonyms, writing tips, overused words and word webs to build writing skills. Entries are simple and clear, and include relevant child-friendly example sentences to show children how to usedifferent words accurately. Word lists and features on rhyming and onomatopoeic words will inspire creative writing and poetry. Easy-to-use and brightly illustrated, it is the perfect thesaurus for boosting vocabulary and creating confident young writers. Also available in paperback and an idealcompanion to the new updated edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary. Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free downloadable activities.

An easy-to-use family dictionary to boost spelling and improve vocabulary for writing and speaking - the perfect homework help. With over 50,000 words, including school subject vocabulary, clear definitions and age-appropriate examples and word puzzles and games, and over 1000 photographs andillustrations to support the entries and give extra information. The alphabet and letter tabs are provided on every page to make navigation quick and easy and there are child-friendly examples to show how words are used everyday, as well as help with pronunciation for difficult words. The idealfamily dictionary to help with homework and a fantastic companion to the Oxford Illustrated Children''s Thesaurus.

An easy-to-use illustrated dictionary that includes over 1000 words and meanings to help young learners understand key computing terms and concepts, essential for working with text and data, image editing, logic, programming, and communication technology. It includes words from the NationalCurriculum topics of algorithms, logical reasoning, computational thinking, data representation, computer networks, and digital devices.From the basic program, file, online, browser, URL to the more technical toolbar, sprite, variable, Boolean, JavaScript, CMYK, sequence and simulation, this book supports parents and teachers as well as children with the key vocabulary needed to learn about computing and work with computers in theclassroom and in their everyday lives. A fully illustrated supplement provides extended information and builds vocabulary on topics ranging from computer components, hardware and software to computer games, how the Internet works, and coding terminology in block coding and Scratch going on toPython.This dictionary sits alongside the Oxford Primary Illustrated reference titles (the Primary Illustrated Dictionary, Thesaurus, Maths and Science titles), as well as supporting transition and lower secondary. It is also ideal for use with the International Primary Computing series for age 8+ and theMatrix Computing series for age 11+, and can be a key reference tool at school and at home.For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to a href="http://www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com"www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com/a

The Oxford Mini School Thesaurus gives students at the top of primary school thousands of synonyms, alternatives for over-used words, and example sentences. A useful supplement on writing narrative supports independent writing. It comes with a new eco-friendly cover in a handy mini format ideal for school bags as well as for use at home.

Contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries that provide German to English and English to German translations of words and phrases; and includes sample sentences and verb tables.

This edition of the Oxford School Spelling Dictionary has been revised to include new words and has been fully updated in line with modern spelling and the curriculum. Its new layout makes this book simple and accessible with the alphabet on each page, a colour thumb tab, and guide words at the top of each page. Locating words has never been so quick and simple - here is the perfect book to make spelling easy and make children confident that they have got it right. The footnotes throughout help build spelling knowledge and lead children from an incorrect look-up to the right word easily. Panels give extra information on spelling rules to put the building blocks of learning in place. A great tool for supporting writers both at home and school.

Easy-to-use illustrated dictionary, with thousands of clear meanings, age-appropriate example sentences, photographs and artworks to support children at home.

An important new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Thesaurus, with new words on contemporary topics such as technology, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Focused coverage of words, synonyms and antonyms help to improve writing skills, for creative writing and non-fiction. Essential spelling, grammar and punctuation support makes it perfect for progress from primary to secondary school. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.

The Oxford Children''s Maths and Science Words includes more than 600 first science and maths words, as well as computing words, explained clearly and in alphabetical order. Matched to the curriculum, it is full of colourful illustrations and simple definitions to make learning new words fun and easy.

The Oxford Student''s Science Dictionary provides comprehensive revision and exam support to secondary school students. This fully updated new edition has more words to match the new curriculum requirements and the higher vocabulary expectations at GCSE and beyond. Its clear layout and helpful diagrams make it contemporary and easy to use.

The Oxford Mini School German Dictionary comes in a handy mini format and is ideal for use in the classroom or at home, with excellent curriculum vocabulary coverage, verb tables with English translations, and cultural information and phrases on German life that is especially useful for going on holiday.

Four-level graded readers series, perfect for reading practice and language skills development at upper-primary and lower-secondary levels.Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading experience while building their language skills. With integrated activities, an interactive MultiROM, and exciting, fully dramatized audio for every story, the new edition of the series makes reading motivatingfor students while making it easy for you to develop their reading and language skills.