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The American Heritage Dictionary (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780553583229)
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Houghton Mifflin Company
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x- More than 70,000 entries
- Thoroughly revised and updated
- 2,500 new words and meanings
- More than 400 photographs and illustrations
- Expert guidance on correct usage YOU ARE YOUR WORDS
The words you use define you. Make the most of them with The American Heritage(R) Dictionary.
THE FIFTH EDITION FEATURES Clear definitions written in a style that is accurate and easy to understand
New words and senses in all areas from science and technology to food and clothing
Biographical and geographical entries that identify the people and places you need to know
Useful illustrations that enhance the definitions and make learning easier
Expert guidance on usage based on surveys of the American Heritage(R) Usage Panel
Etymologies, synonyms, antonyms, and much more
Author: Houghton Mifflin Company
ISBN-10: 0553583220
ISBN-13: 9780553583229
Publisher: Dell
Language: English
Published: 06/26/2012
Pages: 960
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 6.90h x 4.10w x 1.60d
- Thoroughly revised and updated
- 2,500 new words and meanings
- More than 400 photographs and illustrations
- Expert guidance on correct usage YOU ARE YOUR WORDS
The words you use define you. Make the most of them with The American Heritage(R) Dictionary.
THE FIFTH EDITION FEATURES Clear definitions written in a style that is accurate and easy to understand
New words and senses in all areas from science and technology to food and clothing
Biographical and geographical entries that identify the people and places you need to know
Useful illustrations that enhance the definitions and make learning easier
Expert guidance on usage based on surveys of the American Heritage(R) Usage Panel
Etymologies, synonyms, antonyms, and much more
Author: Houghton Mifflin Company
ISBN-10: 0553583220
ISBN-13: 9780553583229
Publisher: Dell
Language: English
Published: 06/26/2012
Pages: 960
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 6.90h x 4.10w x 1.60d
By Houghton Mifflin Company
xThe Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries and Thesauri are trained lexicographers with a varied array of interests and expertise. Most of the editors hold graduate degrees and have studied at least one foreign language. Several have degrees in linguistics or in the history of the English language. Others have degrees in science or sometimes other disciplines. All the editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work in association with consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.
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