The Chambers Concise Dictionary, based on the acclaimed Chambers 21st Century Dictionary, retains the features that made that dictionary so popular — clear, straightforward definitions and a focus on today's English — while drawing on the database of the new ninth edition of The Chambers Dictionary.This handy reference includes • More than 1,000 new words • More than 125,000 definitions • Thoroughly up-to-date vocabulary in all subject areas • Authoritative coverage of many technical terms from science, business, sports, and other fields • Clear, complete definitions • Hundreds of usage notes, word histories, spelling and grammar tips This feature-packed dictionary is ideal for use at home, at school, or in the office — an essential addition to any reference shelf.
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The Chambers Concise Dictionary, based on the acclaimed Chambers 21st Century Dictionary, retains the features that made that dictionary so popular — clear, straightforward definitions and a focus on today's English — while drawing on the database of the new ninth edition of The Chambers Dictionary.This handy reference includes • More than 1,000 new words • More than 125,000 definitions • Thoroughly up-to-date vocabulary in all subject areas • Authoritative coverage of many technical terms from science, business, sports, and other fields • Clear, complete definitions • Hundreds of usage notes, word histories, spelling and grammar tips This feature-packed dictionary is ideal for use at home, at school, or in the office — an essential addition to any reference shelf.