Description
In this new edition of the Concise Oxford Dictionary, every entry has been rewritten to ensure unparalleled coverage. A revolutionary new defining style places the most modern and frequently used meanings first, making the dictionary easier to use. The dictionary defines every word that is in general use in standard English today - in every variety of English worldwide. Hundreds of specialist and fast-changing subject fields are documented from Leisure, Business, and Religion to Society, Science, and Technology. The Concise Oxford Dictionary on CD-ROM offers: New instant lookup from Windows and your Web browser. Set the Concise Oxford Dictionary to float on top of your current application and you can consult the dictionary with a double mouse-click. Install and run the dictionary from your hard drive for maximum accessibility. Over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions. ...