The Core Vocabulary of the Current English
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This is an electronic reissue of the ninth edition of the world's longest-established pocket
English dictionary by Oxford University Press. It is one of the new generation Oxford dictionaries derived from the database of the
highly acclaimed New Oxford Dictionary of English and is particularly user friendly with its elegant
open design, with different elements starting on new lines. It offers excellent coverage of English as an
international language and thousands of examples illustrate idiomatic usage. All irregular noun, verb,
and adjectival inflections are spelled out in full, while guidance on grammar and good usage is
provided by in-text notes. Additional features include Wordbuilder boxes giving information on related.
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The Key Features of Pocket Oxford English Dictionary
- Up-to-date and accessible information on the core vocabulary of current English
- Clear layout with each new section (phrases, derivatives, usage notes, etymologies, wordbuilder) on new line
- Usage notes included, giving clear guidance on points of grammar and usage
- In-text lists and tables focusing on core study subjects
- Pronunciation feature for any word that might cause difficulty
- Greater clarity into etymologies
- Transcriptions facilitating pronunciation
The MSDict Dictionary Format
The Pocket Oxford English Dictionary is utilized by MSDict Viewer. MSDict offers best experience in mobile reference and is available
for any handheld platform.
- Quick dynamic search of words while you type
- Transcriptions facilitating pronunciation
- Hyperlinks between different related words
- Dynamic changing of font sizes
- Learning features
- Wildcard filtration feature (the use of "?" replaces a letter and "*" replaces a group of letters within words)
- Button allowing quick erase of the query field
- Support of multiple dictionaries installed at a time