Australian Oxford Dictionary 15.5

The Australian Oxford Dictionary, Second Edition, encompasses the comprehensive content of approximately 1,800 pages dedicated to Australian English. It serves as a definitive resource for contemporary Australian language, complemented by audio pronunciations.

This flagship reference work leverages the extensive databases of Australian English maintained by the Australian National Dictionary Centre, including its evolving national corpus and ongoing research initiatives, alongside the authoritative resources of the Oxford English Dictionary.

The digitally accessible version retails at A$115 (excluding sound files), and is developed by Australians for an accurate representation of local usage.

• Over 170,000 headwords, phrases, and derivative forms
• More than 200,000 indexed entries
• Approximately 35,000 entries detailing word origins and etymologies
• In excess of 12,500 encyclopedic entries providing cultural, historical, and geographical context
• About 64,000 IPA pronunciation entries
• Over 53,000 authentic Oxford sound files for pronunciation guidance
• The encyclopedic sections offer in-depth insights into Australian culture and history, including Aboriginal topics
• Extensive coverage of political entities, religious organizations, historical events, mythological and fictional characters
• Supplementary materials include grammar guides, punctuation rules, notable Australian leaders, and collective nouns

The iOS version introduces several advanced features aimed at enhancing user experience:

• Fast look-up capabilities for rapid searches
• Three-way cross-referencing index for comprehensive navigation
• Search string normalization and wildcard pattern searches (* ?)
• Spelling correction suggestions tailored to Australian usage
• Hyperlinked words within definitions for easy exploration
• Automatic search history logging
• Bookmarking with organizational folders and note-taking options
• iCloud synchronization across devices
• Fallback online search options for rare or slang terms
• Accessibility features supporting users with dyslexia or visual impairments
• Complete inclusion of front matter and appendices for reference completeness
• An "AI Teacher" providing detailed explanations and multilingual support for ESL learners in 98 languages
• An AI-powered anagram generator tool
• "Word-a-day" notifications featuring TOEIC® & TOEFL® lists
• Support for additional thesauri and dictionaries if installed
• Round-trip lookup capabilities from third-party applications
• A "Today" widget offering random words to explore
• "Share" extension to conduct searches within other apps and save results for later review
• "AOD broadcast" functionality allowing remote searching on secondary screens or split-screen mode on iPads
• Lock Screen widget accessibility
• No internet connection required; sound files can be downloaded and stored locally
• Optimized for Retina Displays and multitasking features like iPad Pro multi-screen and Drag & Drop support
• Compatibility with iPhone 15, iOS17, as well as iPhone, iPod, iPad, and macOS devices

The dictionary has been curated by Dr. Bruce Moore, one of Australia’s leading lexicographers. His editorial approach ensures that emerging neologisms—particularly from Australian youth culture and digital communication—are accurately integrated. The dictionary is designed to be accessible not only to scholars but also to the general public seeking insight into Australia’s evolving language landscape.

This publication exemplifies a scholarly yet practical study of Australian English within the broader context of the global language.

Australian Oxford Dictionary (AOD) © Oxford University Press 2004
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