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2 in 1: the Pocket Oxford English Dictionaryand Concise Oxford ThesaurusThis value language pack includes the world's longest-established English dictionary- the Pocket Oxford English Dictionary and the Concise Oxford Thesaurus.The Pocket English Dictionary features over 140,000 words and translations and offers excellent coverage of English as an international language and thousands of examples illustrate idiomatic usage. 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. Also available - Audio Pocket Oxford English Dictionary and Thesaurus, featuring the Oxford English audio database of 17,000 Oxford pre-recorded audio word pronunciations to help you improve your listening and speaking skills in English. The Perfect Answer to All Your Writing NeedsOver 140,000 words and phrases Over 365,000 alternative and opposite words to make your writing or speach more interestingUp-to-date and accessible information on the core vocabulary of current English Usage notes included, giving clear guidance on points of grammar and usageIn-text lists and tables focusing on core study subjectsPronunciations for words that might cause difficultyOrigin Section tracing the history of words Easy A-Z formatHundreds of lists, from alloys and artists to worms and winesThe MSDict Dictionary FormatThese Oxford dictionaries come in MSDict viewer format for mobile devices. MSDict offers best experience in mobile reference and is available for any handheld platform. Quick dynamic search of words while you typeAudio pronunciations (through additional installed sound modules)Hyperlinks between different related wordsHandy custom 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 Dynamic changing of font sizesHistory lists of visited wordsSupport of multiple dictionaries installed at a timeFullscreen supportPage scrolling mode addedAbility to select and change the language for MSDict menus and messages. The supported languages are- English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Finish, Russian and Portuguese.Copy single words, selected paragraphs or whole word definitions in external programs on your phoneTwo different work modes- View and Selection for your convenience when browsing word definition

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Format:Software
Date:Feb 2009
License:PurchasePrice:$29.99
Platform:Mobile
System Req:Symbian OS 9
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