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Arun Joseph (Librarian), MLISc, UGC NET
Arun Joseph (Librarian), MLISc, UGC NET

The document summarizes the Oxford English Dictionary, describing it as the largest and most authoritative dictionary of the English language. It has 20 volumes and traces the history and vocabulary of English. It provides elaborate etymologies for words in square brackets and separate definitions for distinct meanings of words. The alphabetical arrangement considers special characters and capitalization, and a bibliography is included in the final volume.

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Oxford English Dictionary ppt Arun Joseph
Oxford English Dictionary ppt Arun Joseph
In the memory of John Simpson & Edmund Weiner.
Oxford English Dictionary Introduction * Largest & the most authoritative dictionary of English language * 12 Volumes in 1933 * Second edition (1989) contains 20 volumes *Authors : John Simpson & Edmund Weiner (editors) • Country : United Kingdom • Language : English • Publication date : 1989 (2nd edition) • No of Volumes : 20 (2nd edition) • Dewey Decimal : 423 19 • Pages : 21730
Purpose * Trace the history of English language * Covers vocabulary of English language
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Treatment • Spelling : There are no indication about the differentiation between American and British spelling. • Pronounciation : Indicated in brackets immediately followed by geometrical designation. • Syllabification : It is not provided • Etymology : Elaborate etymology is given for each word given in square bracket. • Definition : Separate and distinct meanings of the words are provided.
Arrangement • Alphabetical arrangement is followed. • The alphabetical arrangement is affected by special characters, accents, punctuation and capitalization with hard work. • A bibliography is provided in the last volume (20th vol)
Format • Good quality paper is used. • Covered with binding • Printing is not legible usually for etymology.
Special features • Oxford English Dictionary is available in database since 1980. • CD – ROM version of 20 volume are also available. • Revision policy is available. • Pronounciation is included.
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Oxford English Dictionary ppt Arun Joseph

  • 3. In the memory of John Simpson & Edmund Weiner.
  • 4. Oxford English Dictionary Introduction * Largest & the most authoritative dictionary of English language * 12 Volumes in 1933 * Second edition (1989) contains 20 volumes *Authors : John Simpson & Edmund Weiner (editors) • Country : United Kingdom • Language : English • Publication date : 1989 (2nd edition) • No of Volumes : 20 (2nd edition) • Dewey Decimal : 423 19 • Pages : 21730
  • 5. Purpose * Trace the history of English language * Covers vocabulary of English language
  • 7. Treatment • Spelling : There are no indication about the differentiation between American and British spelling. • Pronounciation : Indicated in brackets immediately followed by geometrical designation. • Syllabification : It is not provided • Etymology : Elaborate etymology is given for each word given in square bracket. • Definition : Separate and distinct meanings of the words are provided.
  • 8. Arrangement • Alphabetical arrangement is followed. • The alphabetical arrangement is affected by special characters, accents, punctuation and capitalization with hard work. • A bibliography is provided in the last volume (20th vol)
  • 9. Format • Good quality paper is used. • Covered with binding • Printing is not legible usually for etymology.
  • 10. Special features • Oxford English Dictionary is available in database since 1980. • CD – ROM version of 20 volume are also available. • Revision policy is available. • Pronounciation is included.