Student S Oxford Canadian Dictionary

Author : Katherine Barber
Publisher : Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press
Page : 1280 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0195420764

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Student's Oxford Canadian Dictionary by Katherine Barber Pdf

Based on the award-winning, best-selling Canadian Oxford Dictionary, the Student's Oxford Canadian Dictionary has been edited to meet the needs of students. With 185,000 words, phrases, and definitions, it features over 1,500 uniquely Canadian words and senses. Each of these entries is exceptionally reliable, utilizing the research conducted to compile The Canadian Oxford Dictionary, for which five professionally trained lexicographers spent five years examining databases containing over 20 million words of Canadian text from more than 8,000 Canadian sources of astonishing diversity. Over 800 usage boxes offer straightforward explanations on common problems like spelling, grammar, pronunciation, punctuation, confusable words, and other difficulties a student might encounter. Pronunications have been written in a simplified easy-to-use sound-out system, and over 26,000 illustrative examples provide extra guidance by offering additional context. Definitions have been rewritten for ease of comprehension, and vocabulary that relates directly to the curriculum has been provided. Using The Canadian Oxford Dictionary's continually updated databases, the Student's Oxford Canadian Dictionary is completely up to date and includes new words such as "cybersquatter" and "Canadian Alliance Party". Providing all the authority of The Canadian Oxford Dictionary in a user-friendly student's edition, the Student's Oxford Canadian Dictionary sets a new standard of excellence for Canadian student resources.

Author : Heather Fitzgerald,Robert Pontisso
Publisher : Oxford University Press, Canada
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Canadianisms
ISBN : 0195427157

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Student's Oxford Canadian Dictionary by Heather Fitzgerald,Robert Pontisso Pdf

Providing all the authority of The Canadian Oxford Dictionary in a user-friendly student's edition, The Student's Oxford Canadian Dictionary, Second Edition continues with the highly set standard of excellence for Canadian resources. Building on the successful first edition, this dictionary is suitable for ages 14 and over, contains over 185,000 words, phrases, and definitions with 2,000+ uniquely Canadian words and senses, and over 27,000 illustrative examples.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : English language
ISBN : 019861022X

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The Compact Oxford Twinpack by Anonim Pdf

Author : Elizabeth Bisset
Publisher : Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : English language
ISBN : 0195417984

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My First Canadian Oxford Dictionary by Elizabeth Bisset Pdf

This is an early alphabetical dictionary for children aged five and upwards. With simple definitions and bright colourful illustrations, it covers approximately 1500 words and includes many common Canadianisms. Each entry features a simple definition written in a full sentence. Examplesentences reinforce the meaning and help to place the word in context. With over 550 bright colourful illustrations this resource will appeal to young readers aged five and up.Every page includes the whole alphabet toencourage reference skills. Special topic sections at the back provide additional help with shapes, colours, opposites, animals, the human body, transportation, and Canada's provinces and territories.Using the research of the Canadian Oxford Dictionary Department the Canadian co-editors have included over a dozen distinct Canadian words and senses. In addition all spellings reflect current Canadian usage. For young readers aged five and upward, this is the perfect first dictionary to help buildessential dictionary and reference skills. reinforce

Author : Katherine Barber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Anglais (Langue)
ISBN : 0195429850

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Canadian Spelling Bee Dictionary by Katherine Barber Pdf

Based on the critically acclaimed bestselling Canadian Oxford Dictionary, the Oxford Canadian Spelling Bee Dictionary provides all the words a student will need to successfully compete in any spelling bee in Canada at a local, provincial or national level. With over 36,000 words, this dictionary contains only words that are difficult to spell, complete with etymologies, pronunciation, primary definitions and homophones. The layout and content of this dictionary are specially formulated to make studying easier, right down to the portable and handy format. Specially designed to fulfill the needs of students competing in spelling bees, the Oxford Canadian Spelling Bee Dictionary is an essential tool for supporting literacy and spelling in Canada. The Oxford Canadian Spelling Bee Dictionary is the only dictionary of its kind available in Canada.

Author : Katherine Barber
Publisher : Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press
Page : 1262 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Canadianisms (English) Dictionaries
ISBN : 019541490X

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The Canadian Oxford High School Dictionary by Katherine Barber Pdf

Based on the award-winning, best-selling Canadian Oxford Dictionary, The Canadian Oxford High School Dictionary has been edited to meet the needs of students from the ages of 14 years and up. With 78,000 entries, it features over 1,500 uniquely Canadian words and senses. Each of these entries is exceptionally reliable, utilizing the research conducted to compile The Canadian Oxford Dictionary, for which five professionally trained lexicographers spent five years examining databases containing over 20 million words of Canadian text from more than 8,000 Canadian sources of astonishing diversity. Over 800 usage boxes offer straightforward explanations for common problems like spelling, grammar, pronunciation, punctuation, confusable words, and other difficulties a student might encounter. Pronunciations have been written in a simplified easy-to-use sound-out system, and 25,000 illustrative examples provide extra guidance by offering additional context. Definitions have been rewritten for ease of comprehension, and vocabulary that relates directly to the curriculum has been provided. Using The Canadian Oxford Dictionary's continually updated databases, The Canadian Oxford High School Dictionary is completely up to date and includes new words like "cybersquatter" and "Canadian Alliance Party". Providing all the authority of The Canadian Oxford Dictionary in a user-friendly student's edition, The Canadian Oxford High School Dictionary sets a new standard of excellence for Canadian school resources.

Author : Susan Wallace
Publisher : Oxford Quick Reference
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780199679393

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A Dictionary of Education by Susan Wallace Pdf

"Up-to-date coverage of all aspects of education"--Cover.

Author : Susanne Barclay,Joseph Meschino
Publisher : Oxford Canada
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : English language
ISBN : 0195416767

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The Canadian Oxford Guide to Language, Literature and Media by Susanne Barclay,Joseph Meschino Pdf

This Guide to Language, Literature and Media provides senior high school students with a clear and concise presentation of the tools they need to read, analyze, and create works effectively in each of the major literary genres. It has been designed to meet criteria in curriculum guidelinesacross Canada and will serve as a core reference volume for students preparing for academic studies in university and college English programs.

Author : Oxford University Press
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 870 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : English language
ISBN : UOM:39015061207885

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The Oxford ESL Dictionary by Oxford University Press Pdf

This title includes the following features: 40,000 references.; 'ShortCuts' in long entries to help find the right definition quickly.; 'Core'vocabulary highlighted to enable learners to concentrate on the most frequentwords.; Example sentences based on a 100-million-word corpus of AmericanEnglish, reflecting contemporary usage.; Over 2,000 notes build learners'vocabulary and prevent common errors.; Illustrations depict difficult words orgroups of related items.; 32 study pages on topics of particular interest inNorth America, as well as practice of language and study skills.; The iESL GenieCD-ROM/i displays definitions of words instantly or gives their pronunciationwhen you are using the Internet, sending emails, or word processing. It alsorecognizes idioms and phrasal verbs and operates on both PCs and Macintoshcomputers.

Author : Robert Pontisso
Publisher : Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0195420691

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Paperback Oxford Canadian Thesaurus by Robert Pontisso Pdf

Edited by Oxford's Canadian lexicography department, this is Oxford University Press's first Canadian thesaurus. With 300,000 synonyms and 8,000 opposites, this easy-to-use reference is ideal for all kinds of writing needs-- for study, at home, or in the office. The Paperback Oxford Canadian Thesaurus provides the most useful alternative word first, with the words that are closest in meaning to the entry work given in capitals. Thousands of example sentences show words used in context, making it easier to make the right choice every time. Alternative and opposite words are clearly labelled if they are informal, dialect, literary, or technical. In addition, over 800 word family boxes offer lists of related words on a diverse range of topics including Native Languages of Canada, Doughnuts and Deep-fried sweets, Breeds of Dog, Dinosaurs, Sewing Terms and even Hockey Terms. With over 635 uniquely Canadian words and meanings, the Paperback Oxford Canadian Thesaurus will be an invaluable reference for all Canadians.

Author : Eric Sinkins,Robert Pontisso
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 603 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Reference
ISBN : 019541456X

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The Canadian Oxford Spelling Dictionary by Eric Sinkins,Robert Pontisso Pdf

Based on the critically acclaimed bestseller, The Canadian Oxford Dictionary, The Canadian Oxford Spelling Dictionary is completely up-to-date and provides straightforward answers to common spelling queries.Much easier to use than a conventional dictionary, The Canadian Oxford Spelling Dictionary simply lists names and words (including all regular and irregular plurals, verb forms, etc. ) in a single clear A-Z sequence.It includes all spellings used by Canadians but clearly indicates the preferred spelling, e.g. colour, color (use colour). Sound-alike words and names are glossed for clarity. Hundreds of entries on Canadian peoples, places, and Aboriginal groups end the confusion over Sidney, a town in B.C. and Sydney, Nova Scotia for example. Usage notes are included where helpful. It gives preferred hyphenation for each word, making it indispensable for editors, typesetters, writers, students and anyone involved in desktop publishing.Archeology or archaeology? Kane, Paul (Irish-Canadian painter) or Kain, Karen (Canadian dancer)? Shakespearean or Shakesperian? With detailed information on spelling, hyphenation, geographical names, etc., The Canadian Oxford Spelling Dictionary is the essential reference book for anyone wanting quick, authoritative answers to their spelling queries.

Author : Katherine Barber,Robert Pontisso,Tom Howell
Publisher : Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Reference
ISBN : 019542283X

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Canadian Oxford Dictionary of Current English by Katherine Barber,Robert Pontisso,Tom Howell Pdf

Based on the critically acclaimed best-selling Canadian Oxford Dictionary, the Canadian Oxford Dictionary of Current English offers a reliable description of Canadian spelling, pronunciation and meaning in a handy, mass-market format. With 125,000 words, phrases and definitions, it features over 900 uniquely Canadian words and senses. Definitions are presented so that the meaning most familiar to Canadians appears first. Each of these entries is exceptionally reliable, the result of thorough research into the language and Oxford's unparalleled language resources. Throughout, it offers authoritative guidance on Canadian spelling, and pronunciations are given for difficult words using an easy sound-it-out system (ie for QWERTY Say KWUR tee). Designed to fulfill users' everyday reference needs, the Canadian Oxford Dictionary of Current English offers Canadians the core vocabulary for everyday use.

Author : Jayme Adelson-Goldstein,Norma Shapiro
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0199027102

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Oxford Picture Dictionary by Jayme Adelson-Goldstein,Norma Shapiro Pdf

The OPD Third Canadian Edition is an illustrated, theme-based dictionary for second-language learners. This four-colour dictionary defines words through pictures, and presents each new word in context. The OPD, along with its workbooks and many other components, can be used as a reference bookor as text for high school or adult ESL students at the beginner level. For years, the Canadian edition of the OPD has been the industry leader among picture dictionaries. The new edition is a revision which updates and refreshes some existing content, adds new content, and makes some improvementsbased on market research and what users like most in the competition. The OPD is designed for use both in and out of the classroom. Speaking exercises are presented throughout the OPD to allow students to practise new vocabulary in pairs or small groups.Specific Canadian Features:In addition to the updating and refreshing, the following topics have been specifically Canadianized:* health care* government, military service, civic engagement, driver licensingChange details in 3e:* 10 New Pages* 45 new or revised large- and medium-size illustrations and tech art* 37 new photos and 2 realia revisions* 150 new and 52 revised Spot Illustrations* more than 562 word modifications (new words or changes)

Author : John A. Simpson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2002-04-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0195218892

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Oxford English Dictionary by John A. Simpson Pdf

The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.

Author : Katherine Barber,Heather Fitzgerald,Robert Pontisso
Publisher : Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0195425693

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Oxford Canadian Thesaurus of Current English by Katherine Barber,Heather Fitzgerald,Robert Pontisso Pdf

This resource features over 130,000 synonyms in more than 7,000 entries, as well as more than 4,700 opposites and related terms, all contained in a handy, easy-to-read format.