New Oxford American Dictionary for PC Windows

New Oxford American Dictionary for Windows

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2.8 $14.99

Overview

As Oxford's flagship American dictionary, the New Oxford American Dictionary sets the standard of excellence for lexicography in this country. With more than 350,000 words, phrases, and senses, hundreds of explanatory notes, and more than a thousand illustrations, this dictionary provides the most comprehensive and accurate coverage of American English available. The dictionary app includes about 75,000 audio pronunciations of both common and rare words, available in both British & American voice versions, including words with controversial pronunciation or with variant pronunciations. The dictionary draws on the two-billion-word Oxford English Corpus and the unrivaled citation files of the world-renowned Oxford English Dictionary to provide the most accurate and richly descriptive picture of American English ever offered in any dictionary. The Third Edition offers a thoroughly updated text, with revisions throughout and approximately 2,000 new words, phrases, and meanings. Many new words relate to fast-moving areas such as computing, technology, current affairs, and ecology, while others have recently entered the popular lexicon. Usage notes have also been updated in light of the most recent Corpus evidence. Offering clear, authoritative, and precise information, with the in-depth and up-to-date coverage that users need and expect, the New Oxford American Dictionary is the benchmark by which all other American dictionaries are measured. A search tool Featuring autocomplete search to help you find words quickly by seeing search predictions that might be similar to the search terms you're typing. The search also allows various search options as: * A ‘fuzzy filter’ when you are not sure of the correct spelling of a word * A ‘keyword’ search for finding key words within compound words * A wild card search function ('*' or '?') which can replace a letter or entire parts of a word. A learning tool The dictionary app includes a number of features which help you to grow your vocabulary further: * A ‘Favorites’ feature allows you to create your own categories and lists of words from the extensive library, which includes all cross-curriculum words * History list to help you easily review the last visited words. * See words in context with example sentences A mobile dictionary application from MobiSystems with content from Oxford University Press.

What's new

Version 2.2.0.7 * Bugs Fixed

Additional Information

  • Developed by MobiSystems
  • Version 2019.02.20
  • Requires

    Available on: Mobile, PC

    OS: Windows 8.1 or higher

  • Published 2014-10-15
  • Size 298.63 MB
  • File Type appx/msix
  • Language
    English (United States)
  • Permissions

    Access your Internet connection

  • Microsoft Store ID 9wzdncrdp7t6

How to download and install New Oxford American Dictionary from the Microsoft

To download and install New Oxford American Dictionary for PC from Microsoft, here are two methods you can follow. You can access the app directly on the Microsoft Store.

Method 1: Download and Install via the Microsoft Store

This is the most straightforward and secure way to get New Oxford American Dictionary.

Step 1: Open the Microsoft Store

  • Click the Start Menu (Windows logo) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
  • Search for Microsoft Store in the search bar and open it.
  • Step 2: Search for New Oxford American Dictionary

  • In the Microsoft Store, type New Oxford American Dictionary into the search bar at the top and press Enter.
  • Select the app from the search results to open its detail page.
  • Step 3: Download and Install

  • Click the Get button (if the app is free) or Install to begin the download.
  • The app will automatically install after the download is complete.
  • Step 4: Access the App

  • Once installed, you can find New Oxford American Dictionary in your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to use.
  • Method 2: Download from the Official Microsoft Website

    If you prefer downloading directly from the web, you can use the official Microsoft website.

    Step 1: Visit the New Oxford American Dictionary Page

  • Open your browser and go to the New Oxford American Dictionary page
  • Step 2: Download the App

  • Click the Get in Store app button on the webpage.
  • This will redirect you to the Microsoft Store app on your PC.
  • Step 3: Install New Oxford American Dictionary

  • Follow the same steps as in Method 1 to download and install New Oxford American Dictionary.
  • Step 4: Use New Oxford American Dictionary

  • Launch New Oxford American Dictionary from your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Tips for a Smooth Installation

  • Ensure your PC is connected to the internet.
  • Keep your Windows operating system updated for the best performance.
  • Conclusion:

    Both methods ultimately utilize the Microsoft Store, ensuring the app's safety and reliability. Whether you prefer browsing within the Store or starting via the website, both approaches lead you to successfully download and install New Oxford American Dictionary.
    New Oxford American Dictionary for PC Windows

    New Oxford American Dictionary for PC

    2.8 $14.99

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