The Pop-up New Oxford Dictionary of English
Operating System: Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP
UPC: 7-98936-82164-5
Package: Retail Jewel Case
Oxford's most comprehensive single-volume dictionary.
The Oxford Dictionary of English is a completely unique dictionary, written on modern principles. It builds on the excellence of the lexicographical traditions of scholarship and analysis of evidence as set down by the Oxford English Dictionary over a century ago. It is informed by currently available evidence and current thinking about language and cognition.
- Extensive coverage: The most authoritative and comprehensive single-volume English dictionary, the Oxford Dictionary of English contains more than 4 million words of text; 355,000 words, phrases, and definitions; over 70,000 examples; and 12,000 encyclopedic entries.
- Clearer meanings: The unique defining style gives the clearest picture of English as it is used today. Plus, the most important meanings are placed first, as used by the majority of people.
- Usage notes: This is the only dictionary that offers relevant guidance on questions of usage, both old and new. Its dramatically different approach makes it the most authoritative guide to contemporary English.
- International representation: A widespread network of consultants ensures excellent coverage of world English, from the United States and Canada to India, Australia and more.
- 355,000 words, phrases and definitions.
- Lightning quick access from your web browser and Windows® applications.
- 3,000 brand-new words and senses.
- A dramatically fresh and different approach to English as it is used today.
- Instant lookup in pop-up windows.
- Installs onto your hard drive and runs seamlessly in the background.
- Ready whenever you need it.
- Quick reference for students, business people and teachers.
Integrates with other iFinger CD reference software!
Find relevant information—instantly!
The iFinger engine is user-friendly and unobtrusive. This quick reference engine can automatically dock to the title bar of the application that you are using.
When activated, simply point your cursor over a word in your web browser, and the results from the quick reference will appear instantly in a pop-up window. (You can also double-click or press a custom hot key).
The pop-up window gives you the first few lines, or a summary, of the complete listing—hit the down arrow and the rest of the information appears instantly in the article window. You can copy information from the listing into a Word document (or any application).
Lost for words? Simply select and replace!
Configuration Panel
Activate or de-activate other installed Oxford products. Personalize iFinger functions such as hot keys, double-click mode, automatic popup mode, sleep mode, or dock to title bar.
Intelligence at your fingertips!
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System Requirements for Windows
- Pentium 166 MHz or higher
- Windows® 98, 2000, Me, XP
- 64 MB RAM
- 20 MB free hard disk space
- SVGA display, 16-bit color
- CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
- Printer, keyboard, mouse
- Internet access and web browser to register and download upgrades.