American Heritage Dictionary

Name: American Heritage Dictionary
Price: 9.92 USD
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ISBN: 9780553583229

By: Houghton Mifflin Company

Dell / 2012 / Paperback

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Product Description

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Define unfamiliar words with ease when using this convenient, compact-sized "American Heritage Dictionary, Fifth Edition!" More than 70,000 terms covering all areas from science and technology to food and clothing. Etymologies, abbreviations, synonyms, antonyms, and more are also provided. 947 pages, softcover.

Product Information

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Title: American Heritage Dictionary
By: Houghton Mifflin Company
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 960
Vendor: Dell
Publication Date: 2012

Dimensions: 6.875 X 4.125 X 1.5 (inches)
Weight: 15 ounces
ISBN: 0553583220
ISBN-13: 9780553583229
Stock No: WW583229

Publisher's Description

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• 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® 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® Usage Panel
Etymologies, synonyms, antonyms, and much more

Author Bio

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The 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.