Publisher Description

The Reference Relaunch is a major event in reference publishing - Penguin Dictionaries are getting a brand new lookThis new paperback dictionary perfectly embodies Penguin's worldwide reputation for authority and accessibility. Compiled by Britain's foremost lexicographers, it is the ideal companion for every home and office, offering comprehensive coverage of the language and a wealth of useful additional features - all at an unbeatable price.

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With over 150,000 words, phrases and definitions covering English, scientific and technical vocabulary, specialist terms, slang and jargon.

Author Biography

THE NEW PENGUIN CONCISE ENGLISH DICTIONARY has been compiled by a team of leading lexicographers, and edited by Robert Allen, former editor of the CONCISE OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY.

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The ideal companion for every home and office, offering comprehensive coverage of the language and a wealth of useful additional features, covering not only standard English, but also scientific and technical vocabulary, specialist terms, slang and jargon.

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