There is also an automatic look-up facility by double-clicking on a word in a document or web page the user can view the entry for that word. With an elegant interface providing quick and intutitive searching, it also has advanced searching facilities for in-depth exploration, allowing searching of the definitions, eytmologies, subject, geographical region of use, register, and source language, as well as the ability to limit searches by the date of a word's first recorded usage. The CD-ROM is designed to run on both Windows and Apple Macintosh computers. Based on the 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary, the 'Shorter' contains an incredible one-third of the coverage of the Oxford English Dictionary, is just one-tenth of the size, and includes all words in current English from 1700 to the present day, with senses organized chronologically, plus the vocabulary of Shakespeare, the Bible and other major works in English from before 1700. The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary on CD-ROM features the full text of the Sixth Edition of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, which is a complete update of this unique reference work. If in doubt, please contact customer services or the software supplier to enquire afterĬompatibility before purchasing this item. That has been opened, and NHBS can therefore not refund such items. Please note that suppliers do not accept returns of sealed software Such as a 64-bit version of Windows Vista or Windows 7, this software may not function. System requirements are: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor, 32 MB RAM, 16-speed CD-ROM drive, Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, XP or 2000, min 290 MB hard disk space (450 MB recommended), SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels, 16 bit (64K, high colour) setting recommended, Windows-compatible 16-bit sound card.Please note: this software was written and designed before 64-bit operating systems (OS) were introduced. New sound recordings enable you to listen to standard British pronunciations for over 100,000 words. The interface and functionality enhance search and retrieval, with simple and advanced search options. In addition, the CD-ROM offers a new, modern and accessible entry design.
All major words used in English after 1700, as well as vocabulary from Shakespeare, Milton, Spenser, and the King James Bible, are included many rare and obsolete words are also defined. The Dictionary is written on historical principles: entries show the historical development of words by listing meanings chronologically and giving datings for the first use of each sense. There is extensive coverage of scientific and technical English as well as English from around the world. In total, there are over 83,000 illustrative quotations from 7,000 authors. Rowling, Helen Fielding, John Grisham, and Yann Martel). The Fifth Edition provides more than half a million definitions, and incorporates over 3,000 new words and meanings, together with many new illustrative quotations from modern authors (for example, J.K. This special combination book and CD-ROM set allows you to obtain the maximum benefits from the text.
The Fifth Edition of the "Shorter Oxford English Dictionary" is a complete update of the most authoritative reference work for current and historical English, and is based on the 20 volume "Oxford English Dictionary".
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