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Jun 22	$19.99 -> $14.99
Apr 16	Version 2.1
Nov 20	New App: $19.99, v1.3

Pocket Oxford English Dictionary 9th Edition

This is an electronic reissue of the ninth edition of the world's longest-established pocket English dictionary by Oxford University Press. It is one of the new generation Oxford dictionaries derived from the database of the highly
acclaimed New Oxford Dictionary of English and is particularly user friendly with its elegant open design, with different elements starting on new lines. It offers excellent coverage of English as an international language and thousands of examples illustrate idiomatic usage. All irregular noun, verb, and adjectival inflections are spelled out in full, while guidance on grammar and good usage is provided by in-text notes.

The Key Features of Pocket Oxford English Dictionary

* Up-to-date and accessible information on the core vocabulary of current English
* Clear layout with each new section (phrases, derivatives, usage notes, etymologies, wordbuilder) on new line
* Usage notes included, giving clear guidance on points of grammar and usage
* In-text lists and tables focusing on core study subjects
* Pronunciation feature for any word that might cause difficulty
* Greater clarity into etymologies
* Transcriptions facilitating pronunciation
* Automatic recognition of inflected forms

The dictionary is powered by the MSDict technology especially enhanced for iPhone and iPod with the following key benefits:

* No connection to the Internet required - you can use the dictionary on your iPhone or iPod touch without connecting to the Internet and with no additional charges
* Original format of the OXFORD word list

* Ability to change the font size in the word definitions - this feature is available from the device Settings

* Bookmarks - you can use the Bookmarks feature as a learning tool and create your own topics and word lists

* Filters added to help you locate the word you are searching for:

* Fuzzy filter- used when you are not sure of the correct spelling of a word
* Keyword- used to locate the instances of a key word within other compound words
* Wild card - "?" and "*" replace a letter and group of letters in words

* Fast article scrolling

* Quick search of words while you type

* Hyperlinks between words and articles

What's new

NEW Features in version 2:

* Bookmarks - you can use the Bookmarks feature as a learning tool and create your own topics and word lists

* Filters added to help you locate the word you are searching for:

* Fuzzy filter- used when you are not sure of the correct spelling of a word
* Keyword- used to locate the instances of a key word within other compound words
* Wild card - "?" and "*" replace a letter and group of letters in words

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Last changed:

Jun 22, 2009

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