The Canadian Dictionary
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The Canadian Oxford Dictionary
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Author : Katherine Barber
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1998
The Canadian Oxford Dictionary written by Katherine Barber and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
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.
Canadian Oxford Dictionary
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Author : Katherine Barber
language : en
Publisher: Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2004
Canadian Oxford Dictionary written by Katherine Barber and has been published by Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Reference categories.
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.
The Canadian Dictionary Of Asl
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Author : Carole Sue Bailey
language : en
Publisher: University of Alberta
Release Date : 2002-06-27
The Canadian Dictionary Of Asl written by Carole Sue Bailey and has been published by University of Alberta this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-06-27 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Separate sections are included on: fingerspelling, ASL handshapes, numbers, pronouns, time concepts, and geographic place names."--BOOK JACKET.
The Canadian Oxford Dictionary
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Author : Katherine Barber
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
The Canadian Oxford Dictionary written by Katherine Barber and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with categories.
The Canadian Dictionary For Children
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979
The Canadian Dictionary For Children written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with English language categories.
Canadian Oxford Dictionary Of Current English
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Author : Katherine Barber
language : en
Publisher: Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2005
Canadian Oxford Dictionary Of Current English written by Katherine Barber and has been published by Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Reference categories.
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.
The Canadian Dictionary For Children
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Author : Collier MacMillan Staff
language : en
Publisher: [Cambridge, Ont.] : Collier Macmillan Canada
Release Date : 1979
The Canadian Dictionary For Children written by Collier MacMillan Staff and has been published by [Cambridge, Ont.] : Collier Macmillan Canada this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with English language categories.
Collins Canadian Dictionary
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Author : Collins Dictionaries
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2016
Collins Canadian Dictionary written by Collins Dictionaries and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with English language categories.
The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use. Up-to-date with new words and senses this is the most information-packed dictionary of its size available. With examples, idioms and phrases, and pronunciation help, the Canadian Dictionary gives you all the everyday words you need - at your fingertips.
The Canadian Dictionary Of Abbreviations
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Author : Gail Edwards
language : en
Publisher: E C W Press
Release Date : 1994
The Canadian Dictionary Of Abbreviations written by Gail Edwards and has been published by E C W Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Reference categories.
This comprehensive reference work contains approximately 18,000 English- and French-language abbreviations, initialisms, and acronyms commonly used in Canada. The bilingual, alphabetical listings include phrases from the fields of business, finance, the arts, government, academia, entertainment, and the military. Each entry is accompanied by a definition, an alternative language translation and cross-reference if necessary, relevant information about the founding and expiration of the organization, and useful explanatory notations. In addition to abbreviations that are specifically relevant to Canadian institutions, the resource also lists general abbreviations that are widely seen and used in Canada, as well as those of international organizations and institutions of which Canada is a member.
Student S Oxford Canadian Dictionary
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Author : Heather Fitzgerald
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Canada
Release Date : 2008
Student S Oxford Canadian Dictionary written by Heather Fitzgerald and has been published by Oxford University Press, Canada this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Canadianisms categories.
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.