The first edition was published in 1989. The present revised edition is based on the text of The Oxford Paperback Dictionary, 4th ed., 1994. A fine piece of work that is less formal than many traditional dictionaries, this edition includes many alternative spellings and guidance on American English variants. It also updates the entries for the names of famous people, places, and institutions, and expands the coverage to reflect changes in world politics, technology, and other aspects of the contemporary world. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Includes more than 40,000 entries and 50,000 definitions, giving tips on spelling, confusable words, and usage.

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