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Overview"Use words with precision. Clear, concise definitions help you say exactly what you mean. With 61,000 entries, this dictionary covers the practical language you need every day. Based on the prestigious Webster's New World College Dictionary, this compact desk edition is authoritative and easy to use. * Succinct explanations of grammar and punctuation help you avoid common errors * Expert advice on word usage adds polish to your writing. * The clear, readable style guide includes numerous examples of the ""do's and don'ts"" of effective writing * Helpful tables give quick access to frequently needed facts, from capitals of the states to measurement conversions Also features: * Widely used scientific, technical, professional, and business terms * Frequently used foreign words and phrases * Common abbreviations * Guide to pronunciation * Concise word origins * Basic rules of grammar, punctuation, and capitalization * Proper expression of numbers * Spelling and hyphenation of compound words * Guide to proper use of frequently misused words and phrases * Handy reference tables" Full Product DetailsAuthor: The Editors of the Webster's New WoPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Imprint: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S. Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 16.50cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 1.084kg ISBN: 9780764563379ISBN 10: 0764563378 Pages: 704 Publication Date: 26 July 2002 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationThe Editors of the Webster's New World Dictionaries are a team of professional lexicographers with advanced degrees in various scholarly fields. The editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work with expert consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |