Oxford English Dictionary

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Key Facts

Abbreviation
OED
Pronunciation
/ˈɑksfərd ˈɪŋlɪʃ ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Universities

Examples in Context

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  3. We have nearly 120 Chinese-linked words now in Oxford English Dictionary(OED), she said.
  4. Few dictionaries other than the vaunted Oxford English Dictionary(OED) provide enough usage examples.
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