The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary for Mac OS

Based on the 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary, the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary contains an incredible one-third of the coverage of the Oxford English Dictionary, and includes all words in current English from 1700 to the present day, plus the vocabulary of Shakespeare, the Bible and other major works in English from before 1700.

For scholars and everyone with a serious interest in the English language, the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary is an unrivalled resource, providing a unique description of the historical development of the language together with excellent coverage of current English. The Sixth Edition showcases the best of the traditional strengths of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, while bringing it up to date in its scholarship and research, in the design and layout, and in its treatment of the changing face of English.

The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary Key Features :

• Fully Version Dictionary Software
• Quality Pronunciation Sound
• Over 600 000 words, phrases, and definitions
• 80 000 quotations illustrating words in use throughout the centuries
• 85 000 audio pronunciations
• 100 000 etymologies
• Pattern search and bookmarks
• Full Text Search

Details & Requirements

• Full Version & Lifetime Software
• Macintosh: PowerPC® G3 500MHz or faster processor
• 512MB of RAM or Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz or faster processor, 512MB of RAM;
• Mac OS x 10.3.9 or later (Power PC) or MacOS x 10.4 x or 10.5 x (Intel).
• All platforms: 300MB free hard disk space
• monitor with 1024×768 pixels and high colour
• 16-bit sound card.