- Hardcover: 2176 pages
- Publisher: Oxford University Press; New edition edition (4 Oct 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0198604416
- ISBN-13: 978-0198604419
- Product Dimensions: 27.6 x 21.6 x 7.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 344,939 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This is called the New Oxford Dictionary of English because it represents a new departure from the traditional Oxford approach. The book was largely written from scratch rather than being derived from previous Oxford dictionaries, and concentrates on the current core meanings of words and the relationship of other senses to this core, rather than a historical approach. There are no illustrations, but it follows its rivals in the big one-volume market by including encyclopaedic material on people and places. Thus "smolder", (the American spelling of "smoulder") is followed by:
Smolensk ... a city in western European Russia, on the River Dnieper close to the border with Belarus; pop.346,000 (1990).The editors have made the text as user-friendly as they could, using as natural a style of language as possible in the definitions. The way words are used figuratively or in phrases is made particularly clear, with generous illustrative quotations and notes on usage. Even the etymologies are explained in flowing, jargon-free language, showing how a word developed from its original meaning to its current sense. The text has been printed in three columns, which some readers might not like, but this does mean that the printers have been able to leave slightly more space between each line than their rivals, making it probably the most readable dictionary of its size. --Julia Cresswell --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.Smollett ... Tobias (George) (1721-71), Scottish novelist. His humorous and fast-moving picaresque novels include The Adventures of Roderick Random (1748) and The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle (1751).
Amazon.co.uk Review
This is called the New Oxford Dictionary of English because it represents a new departure from the traditional Oxford approach. The book was largely written from scratch rather than being derived from previous Oxford Dictionaries, and concentrates on the current core meanings of words and the relationship of other senses to this core, rather than a historical approach. There are no illustrations, but it follows its rivals in the big one-volume market by including encyclopaedic material on people and places. Thus "smolder", (the American spelling of "smoulder") is followed by:
Smolensk ... a city in western European Russia, on the River Dnieper close to the border with Belarus; pop.346,000 (1990).Smollett ... Tobias (George) (1721-71), Scottish novelist. His humorous and fast-moving picaresque novels include The Adventures of Roderick Random (1748) and The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle (1751).
The editors have made the text as user-friendly as they could, using as natural a style of language as possible in the definitions. The way words are used figuratively or in phrases is made particularly clear, with generous illustrative quotations and notes on usage. Even the etymologies are explained in flowing, jargon-free language, showing how a word developed from its original meaning to its current sense. The text has been printed in three columns, which some readers might not like, but this does mean that the printers have been able to leave slightly more space between each line than their rivals, making it probably the most readable dictionary of its size. --Julia Cresswell END --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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70 of 77 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This will never replace my beloved New Shorter OED, but it's a better one-volume dictionary than the Concise or Encyclopedic Oxford dictionaries or (my previous one-volume favourite) the Chambers. It "feels" more like Chambers than any previous OED publication - it is unashamedly contemporary rather than historical/etymological.
From a purely personal point of view, I find the Shorter OED more fun and informative - but as a handbook of idiomatic modern English, this will probably be of more use to more people than anything in the "old" Oxford tradition.
If you only have time, space or money for one English dictionary, and insist on it being a single volume, I'd suggest that this is the one you'll find the most useful.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Possibly not what everyone would expect from a learned dictionary but in my opinion a perfect combination of breadth, clarity and relevance.
Descriptions are straightforward, different meanings are well separated, there are lots of clear examples of usage and derivation of words is clear.
I can't recommend it highly enough as a comprehensive companion to everyday reading.
Descriptions are straightforward, different meanings are well separated, there are lots of clear examples of usage and derivation of words is clear.
I can't recommend it highly enough as a comprehensive companion to everyday reading.
18 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a technical author I use many online publications in my job and I wanted a straightforward online dictionary to use on my computer. This is the worst such online publication I have encountered. The CD is not user-friendly, and includes gimmicky functionality that I would never use. Despite being prompted to register and receive updates via the internet, the connection is invalid. There is a customer support web address which again does not exist.
Particularly annoying is the need to have the CD-ROM in the drive each time you use it - this is not a requirement for other online publications (e.g. Microsoft Press).
I am disappointed that the Oxford English Dictionary is being represented so poorly, and that no one seems to have done a better job than this.
Particularly annoying is the need to have the CD-ROM in the drive each time you use it - this is not a requirement for other online publications (e.g. Microsoft Press).
I am disappointed that the Oxford English Dictionary is being represented so poorly, and that no one seems to have done a better job than this.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A useful text
The New Oxford English Dictionary is even better than before. A useful tool that all businesses should make the most of. We could not do without ours within the office!
Published on 10 Jan 2001
Best dictionary ever
I have only recently purchased this dictionary, and it is outstanding. Contains every word youve ever come across and more. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2000
The best paper English dictionary
If you need a dictionary of English, for any purpose, from schoolwork to crosswords, this is the one. It is definately worth the £10 or so more than the Consise version. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2000
One of the best dictionaries in the world
If you anytime want to use a really good dictionary, you ought to make a purchase of this book. It covers the whole English language. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2000
Very good
Very clear and hence easy to use, more so than the Collins dictionary. Includes a pronunciation key at the bottom of every page.
Published on 16 Dec 1999
the 1 dictionary to have if you can only have 1
this is now my main working paper english dictionary. i particularly like its internationality, & the detail in the entries seems to be well chosen.
Published on 20 April 1999
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