Download or read book Oxford Canadian Spelling written by Robert Pontisso and published by Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the critically acclaimed bestseller, The Canadian Oxford Dictionary, Oxford Canadian Spelling is completely up-to-date and provides straightforward answers to common spelling queries. Much easier to use than a conventional dictionary, Oxford Canadian Spelling simply lists names and words (including all regular and irregular plurals, verb forms, etc.) in a single clear A-Z sequence. It includes all spellings used by Canadians but clearly indicates the preferred spelling, e.g. colour, color (use colour). Sound-alike words and names are glossed for clarity. Hundreds of entries on Canadian peoples, places, and Aboriginal groups end the confusion over Sidney, a town in B.C. and Sydney, Nova Scotia for example. Usage notes are included where helpful. It gives preferred hyphenation for each word, making it indispensable for editors, typesetters, writers, students and anyone involved in desktop publishing. Archeology or archaeology? Kane, Paul (Irish-Canadian painter) or Kain, Karen (Canadian dancer)? Shakespearean or Shakesperean? With detailed information on spelling, hyphenation, geographical names, etc., Oxford Canadian Spelling is the essential reference book for anyone wanting quick, authoritative answers to their spelling queries.
Download or read book Canadian Spelling Bee Dictionary written by Katherine Barber and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the critically acclaimed bestselling Canadian Oxford Dictionary, the Oxford Canadian Spelling Bee Dictionary provides all the words a student will need to successfully compete in any spelling bee in Canada at a local, provincial or national level. With over 36,000 words, this dictionary contains only words that are difficult to spell, complete with etymologies, pronunciation, primary definitions and homophones. The layout and content of this dictionary are specially formulated to make studying easier, right down to the portable and handy format. Specially designed to fulfill the needs of students competing in spelling bees, the Oxford Canadian Spelling Bee Dictionary is an essential tool for supporting literacy and spelling in Canada. The Oxford Canadian Spelling Bee Dictionary is the only dictionary of its kind available in Canada.
Download or read book My First Canadian Oxford Dictionary written by Elizabeth Bisset and published by Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an early alphabetical dictionary for children aged five and upwards. With simple definitions and bright colourful illustrations, it covers approximately 1500 words and includes many common Canadianisms. Each entry features a simple definition written in a full sentence. Examplesentences reinforce the meaning and help to place the word in context. With over 550 bright colourful illustrations this resource will appeal to young readers aged five and up.Every page includes the whole alphabet toencourage reference skills. Special topic sections at the back provide additional help with shapes, colours, opposites, animals, the human body, transportation, and Canada's provinces and territories.Using the research of the Canadian Oxford Dictionary Department the Canadian co-editors have included over a dozen distinct Canadian words and senses. In addition all spellings reflect current Canadian usage. For young readers aged five and upward, this is the perfect first dictionary to help buildessential dictionary and reference skills. reinforce
Download or read book The Canadian Oxford Dictionary written by Katherine Barber and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1998 with total page 1738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all use Canadian English every day: when we order a pizza "all-dressed", hope to get a "seat-sale" to go south during "March break", or "book off" work to meet with a "CGA" to discuss "RRSPs". Language embodies our nation''s identity, and The Canadian Oxford Dictionary, in its 1,728 pages,covers all aspects of Canadian life. Never before have Canadians been able to see their language, and themselves, so accurately and comprehensively described in a dictionary. The loggers of the west coast, the wheat farmers of the Prairies, the fishermen of the Atlantic provinces, the trappers ofthe North; Canada''s Aboriginal peoples, its British and French settlers, and the more recent arrivals, whether they came from Ukraine, Italy, South Asia or elsewhere - all have contributed to making Canadian English unique, and the dictionary thus reflects the great sweep of Canadian life. Itcontains over 2,000 distinctly Canadian words and meanings, more than any other Canadian dictionary, covering every region of the country. Whether you call your favorite doughnut a jambuster, a bismark, a Burlington bun, or the more prosaic jelly doughnut may depend on where you live in Canada, butthey will all be found in The Canadian Oxford Dictionary. Of course, this is not just a dictionary of Canadian words: its 130,000 entries combine in one reference book information on English as it is used worldwide and as it is used particularly in Canada. Definitions, worded for ease ofcomprehension, are presented so the meaning most familiar to Canadians appears first and foremost. Each of these entries is exceptionally reliable, the result of thorough research into the language and Oxford''s unparalleled language resources. Five professionally trained lexicographers spent fiveyears examining databases containing over 20 million words of Canadian text from more than 8,000 Canadian sources of an astonishing diversity. Inuit Art Quarterly, The Fiddlehead, Canadian Business, and Equinox; the work of writers such as Jack Hodgins, Sandra Birdsell, David Adams Richards, andPierre Berton; daily and weekly newspapers from across the country; and, of course, the Canadian Tire catalogue - all find a place in the evidence of The Canadian Oxford Dictionary. The lexicographers also examined an additional 20 million words of international English sources. For many Canadiansone of the more puzzling aspects of writing is trying to determine whether to use the American spelling or the British spelling. Should it be "colour" or "color", "theater" or "theatre", "programme" or "program"? By examining our extensive Canadian databases, our lexicographers have been able todetermine which, in fact, is the more common spelling: colour, theatre and program. Favoured Canadian pronunciations have also been determined by surveying a nationwide group of respondents. Oxford''s thorough research has also ensured that new words that have recently appeared are well-represented.So if you''re someone who puts on your "bicycle shorts" and "blades" over to the gym to do some "crunches" for your "abs" followed by work on your "lats", "pecs" and "delts", finishing up with a "step" class, because you''re afraid that being a "chocoholic" who loves "comfort food" will affect your"body mass index" and you want to avoid "yo-yo dieting", you''ll find all these common words in The Canadian Oxford Dictionary. An added feature of this dictionary is its encyclopedic element. It includes short biographies of over 800 Canadians, ranging from Elvis Stojko, Celine Dion and JeanBeliveau to Nellie McClung, Lester B. Pearson, and Kim Campbell. It also contains entries on 5,000 individuals and mythical figures of international significance, and almost 6,000 place names, more than 1,200 of them Canadian. Indeed, all Canadian towns with a population of 5,000 or more arefeatured, and their entries not only explain the origin of the place name, but also include the population based on the 1996 census. With the publication of The Canadian Oxford Dictionary, Oxford University Press adds another work to its highly respected range of dictionaries, and Canadians finallyhave a dictionary that truly reflects their nations.
Download or read book The Canadian Oxford Spelling Dictionary written by Eric Sinkins and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 603 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the critically acclaimed bestseller, The Canadian Oxford Dictionary, The Canadian Oxford Spelling Dictionary is completely up-to-date and provides straightforward answers to common spelling queries.Much easier to use than a conventional dictionary, The Canadian Oxford Spelling Dictionary simply lists names and words (including all regular and irregular plurals, verb forms, etc. ) in a single clear A-Z sequence.It includes all spellings used by Canadians but clearly indicates the preferred spelling, e.g. colour, color (use colour). Sound-alike words and names are glossed for clarity. Hundreds of entries on Canadian peoples, places, and Aboriginal groups end the confusion over Sidney, a town in B.C. and Sydney, Nova Scotia for example. Usage notes are included where helpful. It gives preferred hyphenation for each word, making it indispensable for editors, typesetters, writers, students and anyone involved in desktop publishing.Archeology or archaeology? Kane, Paul (Irish-Canadian painter) or Kain, Karen (Canadian dancer)? Shakespearean or Shakesperian? With detailed information on spelling, hyphenation, geographical names, etc., The Canadian Oxford Spelling Dictionary is the essential reference book for anyone wanting quick, authoritative answers to their spelling queries.
Download or read book Canadian Oxford Dictionary of Current English written by Katherine Barber and published by Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the critically acclaimed best-selling Canadian Oxford Dictionary, the Canadian Oxford Dictionary of Current English offers a reliable description of Canadian spelling, pronunciation and meaning in a handy, mass-market format. With 125,000 words, phrases and definitions, it features over 900 uniquely Canadian words and senses. Definitions are presented so that the meaning most familiar to Canadians appears first. Each of these entries is exceptionally reliable, the result of thorough research into the language and Oxford's unparalleled language resources. Throughout, it offers authoritative guidance on Canadian spelling, and pronunciations are given for difficult words using an easy sound-it-out system (ie for QWERTY Say KWUR tee). Designed to fulfill users' everyday reference needs, the Canadian Oxford Dictionary of Current English offers Canadians the core vocabulary for everyday use.
Download or read book Canadian Oxford Dictionary written by Katherine Barber and published by Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 1864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the Canadian Oxford Dictionary compiled from a database of over 16-million words of Canadian text from the last ten years. It has two database files which make it easier to find the correct spelling and definitions.
Download or read book Oxford English Dictionary written by John A. Simpson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2002-04-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.
Download or read book Canadian Oxford Dictionary written by Katherine Barber and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the Canadian Oxford Dictionary compiled from a database of over 16-million words of Canadian text from the last ten years. It has two database files which make it easier to find the correct spelling and definitions.
Download or read book Colour Oxford Canadian Dictionary of Current English written by Katherine Barber and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 1022 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the critically acclaimed bestselling Canadian Oxford Dictionary, the Colour Oxford Canadian Dictionary of Current English offers a reliable description of Canadian spelling, pronunciation, and meaning in a durable and portable format. With each head word in colour it is easy for the user to find words quickly. With 125,000 words, phrases, and definitions, this dictionary features over 800 uniquely Canadian words and senses. Definitions are presented so the meaning most familiar to Canadians appears first, with each of these entries being exceptionally reliable - the result of Oxford's unparalleled language resources and thorough research into the language. Designed to fulfill users' everyday reference needs, the Colour Oxford Canadian Dictionary of Current English offers Canadians essential core vocabulary for everyday use.
Download or read book Student s Oxford Canadian Dictionary written by Heather Fitzgerald and published by Oxford University Press, Canada. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing all the authority of The Canadian Oxford Dictionary in a user-friendly student's edition, The Student's Oxford Canadian Dictionary, Second Edition continues with the highly set standard of excellence for Canadian resources. Building on the successful first edition, this dictionary is suitable for ages 14 and over, contains over 185,000 words, phrases, and definitions with 2,000+ uniquely Canadian words and senses, and over 27,000 illustrative examples.
Download or read book Guide to Canadian English Usage written by Margery Fee and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complexities of the English language can be daunting for even the most fluent speakers, and for Canadians this is doubly so with the mixture of British and American traditions. Almost anyone engaged in formal writing will sometimes need to consult a usage guide for advice, but Canadians have always been forced to choose between a British or an American source. With the Guide to Canadian English Usage, writers will have an authoritative reference based on Canadian sources that provides pithy direction on numerous details of the language. From the indefinite article to zoology, alphabetically arranged entries clarify issues of word choice, punctuation, spelling, and abbreviation. Throughout it offers guidance on Canadianisms, confusibles, difficult expressions, First Nation names, foreign phrases, grammar, inclusive language, punctuation, spelling, and troublesome pronunciations. Each entry explains the problem at hand, outlines a range of prescriptions, and then either recommends a particular usage or reviews the alternatives from which the now-informed reader can choose. All entries feature a wide range of fascinating quotations from Canadian sources. Newly reissued in an attractive hardcover edition, the Guide to Canadian English Usage is the essential reference for any writer, editor, or speaker of English in Canada.
Download or read book Paperback Oxford Canadian Dictionary written by Katherine Barber and published by Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the critically acclaimed and best-selling Canadian Oxford Dictionary, the Paperback Oxford Canadian Dictionary offers all the authority of Oxford's flagship Canadian dictionary in a handy and affordable format. With 200,000 words, phrases, and definitions, it features over 1,800 uniquely Canadian words and senses. Definitions, worded for ease of comprehension, are presented so that the meaning most familiar to Canadians appears first. Each of these entries is exceptionally reliable, the result of thorough research into the language and Oxford's unparalleled language resources. Designed to fulfill users' everyday reference needs, the Paperback Oxford Canadian Dictionary offers Canadians the essential vocabulary for everyday use.
Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of American Usage and Style written by Bryan A. Garner and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers basic grammar, punctuation, spelling, and idiomatic phrases of American English.
Download or read book Canadian A Z of Grammar Spelling Punctuation written by Katherine Barber and published by Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy, pocket-sized guide to Canadian grammar, spelling, and punctuation offers advice on over 1,000 of the most common language errors, writing tips for usage problems, conjugations of irregular verbs, and explanations on the use of punctuation and capitalization.
Download or read book Canadian English written by Aleksandra Skorupska and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bachelor Thesis from the year 2013 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 14/20, , course: Variation in Canadian English spelling, language: English, abstract: This paper addresses the issue of variation in Canadian English spelling, which is a blend of British and American spelling conventions. The study combines theoretical and practical work. The theoretical part briefly defines the concept of Canadian English in general, that is, its historical background and characteristics. Moreover, it describes some major spelling phenomena in Canadian English and examines the ways in which several Canadian style guides deal with the variation in Canadian English spelling. In turn, the practical part of the present paper deals with the actual spelling practices. Based on the investigation of the spelling practices of Canadian journalists, the research attempts to identify whether the newspapers follow any prescriptive spelling norms. The corpus for the analysis was extracted from a sample of articles taken from the online editions of three national Canadian dailies: (1) The Globe and Mail (2) Metro and (3) National Post. The research gathered 277 tokens of words, where spelling varies between British and American English
Download or read book Guide to Canadian English Usage written by Margery Fee and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2007 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The only resource of its kind, the Guide to Canadian English Usage, Second Edition, provides Canadians with straightforward, authoritative guidelines for using the language as it is written and spoken in their own country. Comprehensive and reliable, the guide is an essential reference for any writer or speaker of English in Canada."--BOOK JACKET.