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All new American edition available for the first time, completely revised for American English, containing over 70,000 entries & 100,000 translations. Designed for school, office & home use.

The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.

From a World-Leading Bilingual Dictionary Publisher Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of all the words and phrases you need in German Easy-to-use German grammar guide–the perfect complement to this dictionary In-depth treatment of difficult words Clear color layout and alphabet tabs help you find what you are looking for quickly and easily Cultural notes provide insight into life in German-speaking countries Ideal for intermediate learners

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A modern English dictionary with all the words, phrases and meanings you need for everyday use with a special reference section covering the key aspects of English grammar.

From a World-Leading Bilingual Dictionary Publisher Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of all the words and phrases you need in French Easy-to-use French grammar guide—the perfect complement to this dictionary In-depth treatment of difficult words Clear color layout and alphabet tabs help you find what you are looking for quickly and easily Cultural notes provide insight into life in French-speaking countries Ideal for intermediate learners

A handy and affordable quick reference guide for everyday Italian. The clear layout allows for fast and easy access when you most need it. Ideal for use on the go, at home, in the office, classroom or on holiday. Over 40,000 words and phrases and 80,000 translations.Designed for all those studying Italian who need maximum information in a handy travel format.Offers comprehensive and up-to-the-minute coverage of Italian and English, with additional notes warning the user of those words which are easily confused. Delivers the accuracy and reliability you expect from the Collins name. With natural, idiomatic example phrases, in-depth treatment of the most important core vocabulary and help to find the exact translation you want.