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Overview
Updated annually, the Random House Webster's College Dictionary is noted for its editors' mission to define and determine usage for new words in English faster than any other major dictionary does. New words and terms in this edition include three-strikes law, ethnic cleansing, beta test, wakeboarding, PCS, magalogue, lap dance, cellular phone, McJob, carjacking, and mouse potato. In addition to definitions, this dictionary includes a Guide for Writers, a section on Avoiding Insensitive and Offensive Language, and a large number of pages devoted to Words Commonly Confused. A highly contemporary, helpful reference work.Synopsis
This deluxe edition of Random House Webster's College Dictionary continues our competitive edge as the most authoritative dictionary for the 21st century. Updated annually, it contains the essential vocabulary for a wide range of dictionary users.
Only Random House Webster's College Dictionary includes the newest words in the English language:
- Over 207,000 definitions and 600 illustrations
- The most up-to-date deluxe college dictionary, at a reasonable price
- Most common definitions listed first for ease of use
- Abbreviations and geographical/biographical entries included in A-Z dictionary (not within separate sections)
- Clear warnings and extensive usage notes for sensitive and offensive language, plus a guide to avoiding insensitive language
- Includes a Guide for Writers.
Book Details
Published
July 1, 2005
Publisher
Random House Information Group
Pages
1632
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780375426001