This is an electronic reissue of the ninth edition of the world's longest-established pocket English dictionary by Oxford University Press. It is one of the new generation Oxford dictionaries derived from the database of the highly acclaimed New Oxford Dictionary of English and is particularly user friendly with its elegant open design, with different elements starting on new lines. It offers excellent coverage of English as an international language and thousands of examples illustrate idiomatic usage. All irregular noun, verb, and adjectival inflections are spelled out in full, while guidance on grammar and good usage is provided by in-text notes. Additional features include Wordbuilder boxes giving information on related.

The Key Features of Pocket Oxford English Dictionary

• Up-to-date and accessible information on the core vocabulary of current English
• Clear layout with each new section (phrases, derivatives, usage notes, etymologies, wordbuilder) on new line
• Usage notes included, giving clear guidance on points of grammar and usage
• In-text lists and tables focusing on core study subjects
• Pronunciation feature for any word that might cause difficulty
• Greater clarity into etymologies
• Transcriptions facilitating pronunciation

The MSDict Dictionary Format

The Pocket Oxford English Dictionary is here presented in MSDict electronic format. MSDict offers best experience in mobile reference and is available for any handheld platform.

• Quick dynamic search of words while you type
• Transcriptions facilitating pronunciation
• Hyperlinks between different related words
• Wildcard filtration feature (the use of "?" replaces a letter and "*" replaces a group of letters within words)
• Support of multiple dictionaries installed at a time