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Comprehensive Authority
The Oxford English Dictionary is the definitive source of English language definitions, offering unparalleled depth and academic rigor, making it invaluable for scholars, writers, and language enthusiasts.
Timeless Reference
This 20-volume hardcover set provides a historical perspective on language evolution, ensuring users can trace word origins and meanings throughout centuries, ideal for meticulous research.
Durable Design
With a robust hardcover construction, this edition is designed for longevity, allowing users to frequently consult this authoritative resource without wear, ensuring quality and value for lifelong learning.
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- Comprises 20 volumes and features an enormous range, unparalleled historical depth, detailed etymologies, and an inexhaustible supply of illustrative quotations
- Chronologically arranged group of quotations accompanying each definition illustrates the evolution of meaning from the word's first recorded usage
- Nearly 2.5 million quotations illustrating over a half-million words can be found in the dictionary
- Offers the most authoritative definitions, detailed information on pronunciation, variant spellings, extensive treatment of etymology, and details of area of usage and regional characteristics
- Accessible online at www.oed.com, making it available for electronic age adoption
- Described as a dictionary like no other in the world, and among the wonders of the world of scholarship after 80 years of existence
| Book format | Hardcover |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Textbooks |
| Publication date | March, 1989 |
| Pages | 1728 |
| Reading level | General/Trade |
| Series title | Oxford English Dictionary (20 Vols.) |
| Number in series | 20 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Publisher | Clarendon Press |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Edu focus | Languages |
| Editor | John Simpson; Edmund Weiner |
| Binding type | Case Binding |
| Number of discs | 20 |
| Retail packaging | Set |
| Assembled product height | 19.000 in (48.3 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 177 lb (80.29 kg) |
| Bisac subject heading | Reference |
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Ideal for linguistics students and scholars needing comprehensive definitions and etymologies for research and academic work.
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Perfect for avid readers and collectors interested in having a definitive reference work for English language studies.
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Valuable resource for teachers and professors looking for authoritative definitions and usage examples for their courses.
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Oxford English Dictionary (20 Vols.) The Oxford English Dictionary, (Hardcover)
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Introducing the Oxford English Dictionary 20 Vols.: The Oxford English Dictionary: 20 Volume Set Edition 2 Hardcover. Expand your vocabulary and delve into the depths of the English language with the Oxford English Dictionary, the ultimate reference tool for wordsmiths and language enthusiasts. This comprehensive 20 volume set features the latest edition of the Oxford English Dictionary.
With over 600,000 entries, it covers a wide range of words from various disciplines and from the earliest written records to the present day. Whether you're a linguist, a student, or simply a lover of words, this dictionary is an essential addition to your library. The Oxford English Dictionary 20 Vols. is beautifully presented in a sturdy hardcover edition, ensuring its durability for years to come.
The second edition offers updated and revised definitions, providing you with the most accurate and current information possible. With its authoritative content and meticulous attention to detail, this set is a must-have for anyone who values language and its evolution. From the origins of words to their modern-day meanings, this dictionary will guide you through the fascinating history of the English language. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this collector's item. Buy the Oxford English Dictionary 20 Vols.
today and embark on a journey of linguistic discovery. Order online now and enjoy the convenience of having this invaluable resource delivered straight to your doorstep. Invest in your knowledge and enrich your understanding of language with the Oxford English Dictionary 20 Vols. Start exploring the depths of the English language today.
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Answer: Yes, it is available online at www.oed.com
John Simpson All Books Editorial Review
The Oxford English Dictionary is the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of the English language, containing definitions, etymologies, and usage notes. The 20-volume second edition includes over 615,000 definitions and 2,436,600 quotations from English literature and other sources. The dictionary is skewed towards British English but includes other forms of English as well. The 1971 compact edition sold well and was reprinted, and the series was eventually succeeded by the 1989 Second Edition. The dictionary is no longer being printed in hardcopy and will instead be available as an online subscription for $126/year. Customers rave about the OED's completeness, research, and enjoyment factor, with some keeping it as an end table and buying multiple copies as backups.
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