Collins New Compact English Dictionary (Hardcover, Revised ed)

A specially compiled dictionary to give an accurate picture of language in use today. The clear typography, numbered definitions and A-Z listing of all the main entries make it simple to find the word required. Recent additions include entries like bhangra, ecstasy, income support, virus and Yardie. Particular attention has been paid to science and technology, and to the vocabulary of GCSE subjects. The introduction, "Language and the Dictionary", provides a quick-reference summary of grammar, language use and other aspects of language.