This dictionary aims to provide a modern vocabulary of British, Amercian and International English for sudent.
The vocabulary of over 25,000 words and phrases has been selected firstly according to various word frequency counts available both in Europe and in the USA, then by looking at the various syllabuses for national examinations. The words and phrases have been supplemented with a wider selection of more specialized words and phrases (such as greenhouse gases, peace process, search and replace) which are very common in current English usage.
Each word, even derived words such as adverbs, is clearly defined, and we have also given examples of each word and phrases in simple illustrative contexts, so as to show how the words can be used in practice.
Because the dictionary is aimed at a wide spectrum of students, especially older students, we have included over 300 encyclopaedic comments on cultural and historical matters (Pancake Day, weddings, Estuary English, Guy Fawkes, Magna Carta, Stonehenge , and so on) and on more technical subjects (search engines, the periodic table, the internet, the metric system, etc.) which may be of interest.
Some words in the dictionary are trademarks, and thses have been indicated as such.