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Penguin Concise English Dictionary

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The Penguin Concise English Dictionary offers a comprehensive collection of the English language's words and meanings, aimed at aiding understanding and improving vocabulary. Ideal for learners and language enthusiasts, it provides clear definitions and examples, making it a reliable reference for everyday use. Perfect for those seeking a practical and informative dictionary for quick consultation.
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This dictionary is perfect if you appreciate having a reliable English language resource at your fingertips. It offers clear definitions and concise explanations, making it an excellent tool for anyone looking to improve their language skills or seeking quick reference assistance.

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Penguin Concise English Dictionary

This new paperback dictionary perfectly embodies Penguin's worldwide reputation for authority and accessibility. Compiled by Britain's foremost lexicographers, it is the ideal companion for every home and office, offering comprehensive coverage of the language and a wealth of useful additional features - all at an unbeatable price.

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Compiled by leading British lexicographers, Penguin Concise English Dictionary should prove useful at home and in the office. It offers comprehensive coverage of the English language and contains a variety of features, including usage notes and essays on the history of words such as "hypochondria" and "sideburns".

The dictionary covers not only standard English, but also scientific and technical vocabulary, specialist terms, slang, and jargon.

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Penguin Concise English Dictionary is praised for providing comprehensive coverage of the English language. It is noted for its inclusion of standard English, as well as scientific and technical vocabulary, specialist terms, slang, and jargon, making it a useful resource for home and office environments.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140515190

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Edited by Robert Allen

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 712g

Pages: 1056

About the Author

THE NEW PENGUIN CONCISE ENGLISH DICTIONARY has been compiled by a team of leading lexicographers, and edited by Robert Allen, former editor of the CONCISE OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY.

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