Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Lodz Studies in Language
ISBN-10
3631652682
ISBN-13
9783631652688
Edition
New
Publisher
Peter Lang AG
Imprint
Peter Lang AG
Country of Manufacture
DE
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 17th, 2014
Print length
342 Pages
Weight
538 grams
Dimensions
15.70 x 21.60 x 2.50 cms
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This book studies the history of the Concise Oxford Dictionary from 1911 to recent times. By comparing samples from each edition of the dictionary, the study provides a detailed analysis of changes in its definition style, vocabulary selection, sense discrimination and other aspects of the dictionary structure.
This book shows the evolution of the Concise Oxford Dictionary, a famous and innovative dictionary for native speakers of English. It traces changes in the dictionary from 1911 to recent times. By comparing samples from each edition, the author provides insights into the revisions of the dictionary. The analysis sheds light on the editors’ policy on various aspects of the dictionary’s structure, including definition style, vocabulary selection and sense discrimination. The study shows how the editors abandoned the telegraphic style of definitions and adapted them to the needs of the target users. As the dictionary evolved towards greater user-friendliness, it also aimed at broader vocabulary coverage.
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