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Noun oxford english dictionary has 1 sense
  1. Oxford English Dictionary, O.E.D., OED - an unabridged dictionary constructed on historical principles
    --1 is a kind of unabridged dictionary

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Oxford English Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is a comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of the English language. It is widely regarded as the most complete and scholarly dictionary ever produced.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: The definitive record of the English language, documenting the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over 600,000 words, from past to present.

Example sentence: I consult the Oxford English Dictionary whenever I come across an unfamiliar word.

Sense 2:

Noun: The physical volume(s) or online version of the Oxford English Dictionary, often used as a reference tool.

Example sentence: My grandfather has a cherished set of the Oxford English Dictionary on his bookshelf.

Sense 3:

Noun: The Oxford English Dictionary as an institution or organization responsible for compiling and publishing the dictionary.

Example sentence: The Oxford English Dictionary recently announced the addition of several new words to its database.

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