Description

3 in 1: the Concise Oxford English Dictionary
and Concise Oxford Thesaurus with Audio

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 speech more interesting
* 60 000 high-quality audio recordings with British English pronunciations compiled and recorded by Oxford University Press. The sound files have been especially optimized for best audio quality and maximun data compression.
* Most essential front matter included - abbreviations, pronunciations, notes on the usage of synonyms
* 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
* Origin Section tracing the history of words
* 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 word list

* Ability to change the font size in the word definitions - this feature is available from the device Settings

* Bookmarks - you can use the Bookmarks feature as a learning tool and create your own topics and word lists

* 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

* Fast article scrolling

* Quick search of words while you type

* Hyperlinks between words and articles