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An American dictionaryin the Oxford tradition. Produced by Oxford's U.S. Dictionaries Program, and drawing on the expertise of scores of American scholars and advisors, The New Oxford American Dictionary sets the standard of excellence for lexicography in this country.Here is the most accurate and richly descriptive picture of American English ever offered in any dictionary. Oxford's American editors drew on our 200millionword databank of contemporary North American English, plus the unrivaled citation files of the worldrenowned Oxford English Dictionary. We started with American evidencean unparalleled resource unique to Oxford. Our staff logged more than 50 editoryears, checking every entry and every definition. Oxford's ongoing North American Reading Program, begun in the early 1980s, keeps our lexicographers in touch with fresh evidence of our language and usagein novels and newspapers, in public records and magazines.To provide unprecedented clarity, the entries are organized around core meanings, eliminating clutter and confusion, especially in longer entries. Rather than a litany of numbered senses, the structure of each entry plainly shows the major meaning or meanings of the word, plus any related senses, supplemented by illustrative, incontext examples of actual usage. In short, The New Oxford American Dictionary is designed to serve the user clearly, simply, and quickly, with a full measure of information value and precise guidance.Truly a revolution in the art and craft of dictionarymaking, The New Oxford American Dictionary provides the indepth and uptodate coverage that all users need and expectfor reading and study, for technical terms, for language guidance. It continues the tradition of scholarship and lexicographic excellence that are the hallmarks of every Oxford dictionary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is The New Oxford American Dictionary? A: The New Oxford American Dictionary is an authoritative resource for American English, produced by Oxford's U.S. Dictionaries Program, featuring entries based on extensive research and the expertise of American scholars.
- Q: How many pages does The New Oxford American Dictionary have? A: The New Oxford American Dictionary contains 2023 pages, providing comprehensive coverage of American English.
- Q: What is the binding type of this dictionary? A: This dictionary is available in a hardcover binding, ensuring durability and ease of use.
- Q: Who is the author of The New Oxford American Dictionary? A: The author of The New Oxford American Dictionary is Oxford University Press, known for its scholarly publications.
- Q: When was The New Oxford American Dictionary published? A: The New Oxford American Dictionary was published in September 2001.
- Q: What makes The New Oxford American Dictionary different from other dictionaries? A: This dictionary organizes entries around core meanings and includes illustrative examples, providing clarity and precision in understanding American English.
- Q: Is The New Oxford American Dictionary suitable for academic use? A: Yes, The New Oxford American Dictionary is suitable for academic use, offering in-depth and up-to-date coverage of language and usage for reading and study.
- Q: Does this dictionary include technical terms? A: Yes, The New Oxford American Dictionary includes technical terms, making it a valuable resource for various fields and disciplines.
- Q: What edition of The New Oxford American Dictionary is this? A: This is the 'Book only' edition of The New Oxford American Dictionary, focusing solely on the dictionary content without additional materials.
- Q: What kind of condition is The New Oxford American Dictionary in? A: The New Oxford American Dictionary is in new condition, ensuring that all pages and content are pristine.