Concise Oxford English Dictionary and Thesaurus for iPhone  

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Concise Oxford English Dictionary and Thesaurus




Category: Education
Price: $34.99
Released: Nov 17, 2008

Size: 14.1 MB
Seller: Mobile Systems

Latest version: 2.0



Application description 2 in 1: the Concise Oxford English Dictionary
and Concise Oxford Thesaurus

This value software pack consists of the most popular dictionary worldwide - the Concise Oxford English Dictionary and the Concise Oxford Thesaurus. The Concise English Dictionary is noted for its clear, concise definitions as well as its comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the vocabulary of the English-speaking world. The Thesaurus is ideal for helping you pinpoint exactly the right word, whether you are writing a letter, preparing a report, composing an essay, writing creatively, or solving a crossword.

Increase Your Word Power

* Over 240,000 Words and Phrases
* Over 365,000 alternative and opposite words to make your writing or speach more interesting
* Clear layout with each new section (phrases, derivatives, usage notes, etymologies, wordbuilder) on new line
* In-text lists and tables focusing on core study subjects
* Pronunciations for words that might cause difficulty
* Origin Section tracing the history of words
* Easy A-Z format
* Hundreds of lists, from alloys and artists to worms and wines


The dictionaries are powered by the MSDict technology especially enhanced for iPhone and iPod with the following key benefits:

* No connection to the Internet required - you can use the dictionary on your iPhone or iPod touch without connecting to the Internet and with no additional charges

* Original format of the OXFORD wordlist

* Quick search of words while you type

* Hyperlinks between words and articles

* History to see the last 50 words you have looked up
New in this version NEW Features in version 2:

* Bookmarks - you can use the Bookmarks feature as a learning tool and create

your own topics and wordlist

* Filters added to help you locate the word you are searching for:

* Fuzzy filter- used when you are not sure of the correct spelling of a word
* Keyword- used to locate the instances of a key word within other compound

words
* Wild card - "?" and "*" replace a letter and group of letters in words
Languages English
Requirements Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch
Requires iPhone 2.0 Software Update


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