--- product_id: 4973725 title: "Concise Oxford English Dictionary: Main edition" price: "896 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/4973725-concise-oxford-english-dictionary-main-edition store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # Hundreds of new words added Updated reference section with weights & measures 240,000+ words & definitions Concise Oxford English Dictionary: Main edition **Price:** 896 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Elevate your vocabulary game with the ultimate Oxford classic! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Concise Oxford English Dictionary: Main edition - **How much does it cost?** 896 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/4973725-concise-oxford-english-dictionary-main-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Fresh & Updated:** Hundreds of new words and a revamped center section for quick-reference and enhanced usability. - • **Trusted Authority:** A centenary edition from Oxford, boasting a 4.7-star rating and top ranks in English dictionaries. - • **Portable & Durable:** Concise format with high-quality paper stock, perfect for professionals on the go. - • **User-Friendly Layout:** Improved spacing and typesetting for effortless reading and faster word lookup. - • **Comprehensive Lexical Powerhouse:** Over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions covering contemporary, historical, and global English. ## Overview The Concise Oxford English Dictionary (Main edition) is a meticulously updated, portable dictionary featuring over 240,000 entries, including rare and technical terms. Its improved layout and enriched reference sections make it an indispensable tool for professionals seeking authoritative, comprehensive English language coverage in a sleek, easy-to-navigate format. ## Description 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. 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