Upon learning that the Oxford English Dictionary was going to be released on CD-ROM for the Mac, I pre-ordered it from Amazon.com for $244 back in December (list price $295, currently $212). Due to ...
Researchers for a federal study took a look at six southeastern states and found they have six different sets of (very complicated) goals for English-language learners under the accountability system ...
An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link The English language is, indeed, a quirky one: it's notoriously difficult to learn, and often words have more than one meaning. Some of these ...
An exclusive look at a dictionary consisting entirely of words created or reinvented by Black people. (Don’t worry: All three variants of “bussin” are included.) By Sandra E. Garcia In a recent online ...
The 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary is the bibliophile's equivalent to the movie geek's high-end home theater setup. It's a mighty, totem-like symbol of mystical multiple-shelf-spanning ...
World Dictionary Day takes place on October 16, the birthday of the American lexicographer Noah Webster, whose enormous, two-volume An American Dictionary of the English Language—published in 1828, ...
The Danish word "hygge" was shortlisted as the Oxford English Dictionary's Word of the Year 2016. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Meik Wiking, the author of The Little Book of Hygge, about the concept.
Oxford University Press has changed the definition of the word "woman" in its dictionaries after an online petition called on them to remove "sexist" language. Oxford lexicographers examined ...
"Discover Indian English redefined: a dictionary that celebrates cultural nuances, humor, and vibrant visuals, showcasing how ...
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