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* The foremost single-volume authority on the English language - revised and updated to include the very latest vocabulary
* Hundreds of new words and senses derived from the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus, giving the most complete and accurate picture of the English language
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The Oxford Dictionary of English is at the forefront of language research, focusing on English as it is used today, informed by the most up-to-date evidence from the largest language research programme in the world, including the 800-million-word Oxford English Corpus. This revised edition includes hundreds of brand-new words and senses, as well as up-to-date encyclopedic information, and extensive appendices covering topics such as countries, heads of state, and chemical elements.

NEW - From September 2007, buy the Oxford Dictionary of English and receive a free Oxford Spellchecker on CD-ROM to help you improve your spelling. In selected markets (UK & Europe), while stocks last.

Readership: Ideal for anyone who needs a comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of current English; for professionals, students, academics, and for use at work or at home.

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