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Talking Concise Oxford English dictionary is considered as a reliable and full featured Oxford English dictionary that can be usefully used to help learners to build their vocabulary. Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. The preparation of dictionaries, of all types and for all ages, has been a central part of its activities for more than 100 years. The most popular dictionary worldwide. The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is the most popular dictionary of its kind and is noted for its clear, concise definitions as well as its comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the vocabulary of the English-speaking world.

Major Features:

1. Authoritative and up-to-date, this eleventh edition contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions.
2. It offers rich vocabulary coverage, with full treatment of World English, rare, historical, and archaic terms, as well as scientific and technical vocabulary.
3. The clearest, most accurate definitions, based on the largest language research program in the world
4. Thousands of brand-new words and senses from Oxford unrivalled new words research
5. Word Histories give a fascinating insight into the history and development of hundreds of words 400 new notes on grammar and usage
6. Up-to-date coverage of more than 240,000 words, phrases, and meanings
7. English sound module contains 20,000 words
8. Improve your language skills with Oxford dictionary: Read books, documents and web-pages just from your PDA and quickly translate unknown words without leaving your active application by using the Resident Module.
9. All translations are provided in pop-up windows.
10. Find the translation of the word in any grammatical form with help of built-in Morphology Module for English language.
11. Word forms are also provided.
12. Check correct word pronunciation with additional Sound Modules, containing pre-recorded voice of English native speakers.
13. Enter the words on your native language easier using on-screen Virtual Keyboard for more than 25 languages
14. Find the word even if you dont know its exact spelling using wildcards ("*", "?" replace a letter and group of letters).
15. Keep your Oxford dictionary always up-to-date.
16. New Online Update feature lets you know of updated dictionary versions available for download and you can set up frequency of update check.
17. Learn how to use Oxford dictionary with the help of colorful and animated Tutorial in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Chinese Traditional and Simplified languages.
18. Study the language in the easiest and most effective way using Oxford dictionary.
19. Check yourself with the words you have added to Flash Cards from the dictionary.
20. Additional tools:
    • Irregular English verbs Hyperlinks between different related articles and directions to check your comprehension
    • Quick dynamic search of words while you type Search History to see the translation of last 30 words
    • Supports multiple dictionaries installed at a time with rapid switch amongst them
    • Optional font size to set customer interface in accordance with your taste
    • Dictionary interface is available in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Chinese Traditional and Simplified languages
    • Dictionary installation on memory cards to save main memory-space for other programs and applications
    • See other titles Talking Concise Oxford Thesaurus English Talking Oxford Russian Dictionary Oxford Beginner's Chinese Dictionary

Requirements:

• Windows Mobile 5.0
• Windows Mobile 6
• Windows Mobile 6.1
  

MSDict Concise Oxford English Dictionary BB Storm 6.02 is a professional and easy to use dictionary which you can not lack of if you want to improve your foreign language.

The Most Popular Dictionary WorldwideThe Concise Oxford English Dictionary is the most popular dictionary of its kind around the worldand is noted for its clear, concise definitions as well as its comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the vocabularyof the English-speaking world. This reissue of the revised edition brings the tenth edition completely up to date by theaddition of hundreds of new words and meanings taken from Oxford and apss renowned data collection program, with a special focuson fast-changing areas of the language such as new technology, e-commerce, fashion, and youth culture.

Major Features:

1. Over 240,000 Words and Phrases
2. The clearest , most accurate definitions, based on the largest language research program in the world
3. Clear layout with each new section (phrases, derivatives, usage notes, etymologies, wordbuilder) on new line
4. Usage notes, offering help with tricky and controversial questionsIn-text lists and tables focusing on core study subjects
5. Pronunciations for words that might cause difficultyOrigin Section tracing the history of words
6. The MSDict Dictionary Format: The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is here presented in MSDict electronic format.
7. MSDict offers best experience in mobile reference and is available for any handheld platform.
8. Quick dynamic search of words while you type
9. Transcriptions facilitating pronunciation
10. Fully optimized to support the latest BlackBerry Storm model with touchscreen Hyperlinks between different related words
11. Dynamic changing of font sizes - the font size can be increased to extra large within the word definitions
12. Learning features Wildcard filtration feature (the use of "?" replaces a letter and "*" replaces a group of letters within words)
13. Support of multiple dictionaries installed at a time
14. Support for MMC, memory stick, and SD memory cards
15. Updates5.00 (02/27/08) - Compatibility improvements; new installation whcih allows users to install the dictionary data files to the device and to the SD card.
16. 6.01 (03/20/09) - Fully optimized for BlackBerry Storm.

Concise Oxford English Dictionary and MSDict Viewer 8.00 is an advanced program which satisfies you with clear, concise definitions as well as its comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the vocabulary of the English-speaking world.

Major Features:

1. This reissue of the revised edition brings the tenth edition completely up to date by the addition of hundreds of new words and meanings taken from Oxford's renowned data collection program, with a special focus on fast-changing areas of the language such as new technology, e-commerce, fashion, and youth culture. The clearest , most accurate definitions, based on the largest language research programme in the world.
   
2. Clear layout with each new section (phrases, derivatives, usage notes, etymologies, wordbuilder) on new line Usage notes, offering help with tricky and controversial questions In-text lists and tables focusing on core study subjects Pronunciations for words that might cause difficulty Origin Section tracing the history of words.
   
3. MSDict Viewer - an innovative dictionary reader specially designed to combine high data compression for memory restricted devices with a fast search algorithm, and user-friendly interface with amazing speed.
4. Quick dynamic search of words while you type Transcriptions facilitating pronunciation Stylish user interface with several split screen modes Hyperlinks between different related words Dynamic changing of font sizes.

Requirements: PalmOS 3.0

Talking Concise Oxford English Dictionary for Windows Mobile is a high quality and effective tool for building learners' Enlish vocabulary. Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. The preparation of dictionaries, of all types and for all ages, has been a central part of its activities for more than 100 years. The most popular dictionary worldwide. The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is the most popular dictionary of its kind and is noted for its clear, concise definitions as well as its comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the vocabulary of the English-speaking world.

Major Features:

1. Authoritative and up-to-date, this eleventh edition contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions.
2. It offers rich vocabulary coverage, with full treatment of World English, rare, historical, and archaic terms, as well as scientific and technical vocabulary.
3. The clearest, most accurate definitions, based on the largest language research programme in the world
4. Thousands of brand-new words and senses from Oxford unrivalled new words research Word Histories give a fascinating insight into the history and development of hundreds of words 400 new notes on grammar and usage
5. Up-to-date coverage of more than 240,000 words, phrases, and meanings
6. English sound module contains 20,000 words
7. Improve your language skills with Oxford dictionary:
   • Browse the dictionary with the touch of a finger
   • Improved and intuitive touch oriented dictionary interface lets you use Oxford dictionary with only your finger-tips.
8. Read books, documents and web-pages just from your PDA and quickly translate unknown words without leaving your active application by using the Resident Module.
9. All translations are provided in pop-up windows.
10. Find the translation of the word in any grammatical form with help of built-in Morphology Module for English language.
11. Word forms are also provided.
12. Check correct word pronunciation with additionalSound Modules, containing pre-recorded voice of English native speakers.
13. Find the word even if you dont know its exact spelling using wildcards ("*", "?" replace a letter and group of letters).
14. Keep your Oxford dictionary always up-to-date.
15. New Online Update feature lets you know of updated dictionary versions available for download and you can set up frequency of update check.
16. Discover new dictionaries and download it directly to your device with the built-in Online dictionary catalog.
17. Learn how to use Oxford dictionary with the help of colorful and animated Tutorial in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Chinese Traditional and Simplified languages.
18. Study the language in the easiest and most effective way using Oxford dictionary.
19. Check yourself with the words you have added to Flash Cards from the dictionary.
20. Additional tools:
    • Irregular English verbs Search History to see the translation of last 30 words
    • Supports multiple dictionaries installed at a time with rapid switch amongst them
    • Dictionary interface is available in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Chinese Traditional and Simplified languages Dictionary installation on memory cards to save main memory-space for other programs and applications
    • See other titles Talking Concise Oxford Thesaurus English Talking Oxford Russian Dictionary Oxford Beginner's Chinese Dictionary

Requirements:

• Windows Mobile 5.0
• Windows Mobile 6
• Windows Mobile 6.1