O.E.D.

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The Oxford English Dictionary: "O.E.D." is the common initialism for The Oxford English Dictionary, a comprehensive historical dictionary of the English language.
Usage
  • "O.E.D." is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this dictionary. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the".
  • It is often written in uppercase letters, sometimes with periods (O.E.D.) and sometimes without (OED).
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • For the definitive etymology of that word, you must consult the O.E.D.
    • The O.E.D. is considered the principal historical dictionary of the English language.
    • She spent the afternoon browsing the O.E.D. online.
Advanced Usage
  • "the O.E.D.": The standard way to refer to the dictionary.
    • The entry in the O.E.D. traces the word's usage back to the 14th century.
Variants and Related Words
  • OED: The more common modern abbreviation, written without periods.
    • The OED is updated regularly with new words and senses.
Synonyms
  • Oxford English Dictionary: The full, formal name.
  • Historical dictionary: A general term for a dictionary organized like the O.E.D.
Noun
  1. an unabridged dictionary constructed on historical principles

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