Edited by Judy Pearsall
240,000 entries
This the most popular dictionary of its kind in the world. It is noted for its clear, concise definitions as well as its comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the vocabulary of the English-speaking world. Covering nearly a quarter of a million words, phrases, and definitions, it also gives authoritative guidance on tricky areas of usage. It is regularly revised to include new words and meanings taken from Oxford's renowned data collection programme, particularly those from fast-changing areas of the language such as new technology, e-commerce, fashion, and youth culture.
Judy Pearsall joined the Oxford Dictionary Department in 1989, where she worked initially on collecting new words for the Oxford English Dictionary. Since then she has edited the ground-breaking New Oxford Dictionary of English.
