Collins Dictionary 9th Ed in print, online, mobile

Collins English Dictionary 9TH EDITION

In print • Online • On your mobile

Since its inception in 1979, Collins English Dictionary has been the dictionary that millions of people around the globe rely on for comprehensive and authoritative information on how English is used. Now, Collins is not only about to revolutionize dictionary publishing, but how you use Collins English Dictionary. For the first time, as well as leafing through the pages of the book, you will be able to access the full dictionary online, search the dictionary via our WAP site using your mobile phone, or download a copy to your desktop.

Including hundreds of new words, the 9th edition of Collins English Dictionary continues to give the most accurate and up-to-the-minute representation of English and how it is really used. Drawing on vast linguistic data resources, we believe this edition to be the sharpest possible ‘snapshot’ of today’s English.

For many people, in the right environment, nothing beats the convenience and simplicity of a printed book. But dictionary users’ needs are changing and at Collins we are able to respond to these changing requirements. Collins English Dictionary is the only dictionary of its kind to be available in so many ways and buying a copy of the printed dictionary brings these extra services to you at no extra cost. Find out more from 4th June onwards at www.collinslanguage.com.

NEW WORDS IN THE 9TH EDITION

Climate change

The world’s scientists at least agree about one thing: the climate is changing fast. Collins lexicographers tell us the world’s largest language is changing just as quickly. But while the boffins concur that the world is getting warmer, debate is hotting up about who to blame. Has energyobese man left his carbon footprints all over the Anthropocene, or is something else behind the season creep? Should we invest in ecotecture, wave farms, and microgeneration, or salve our conscience with carbon offset schemes. And should we be thinking field-to-wheel or dust-todust? The unfortunate climate canaries await the answers with interest.

Slang

Beastly wrinkles! Botox at the clinic or Croydon facelift for free? Meeting my bredren for a spot of afternoon tea at Claridge’s, so I’m afraid the new creps must remain at home. But these heels are simply murder to walk in. One could face-plant at any moment. And how I’m supposed to get past the Mayfair hoodies without some sort of embarrassing scene is anyone’s guess. Last time they called out ‘sket’, but I’m quite sure they were referring to Tabitha. In any case, they soon scattered when she produced her Glock and averred she would murk them fo’ shizzle. Not very nang, gentlemen, not very nang at all.

Recommended Retail Price: $89.99
New Zealand Release Date: 1st August 08

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