This dictionary looks at every aspect of everyday language, as well as containing extensive coverage of scientific, technical and specialist vocabulary. It also has an easy-to-use pronunciation guide, with usage and grammar notes, and provides help with common misspellings and mispronunciations.;In compact format, the dictionary offers over 200,000 entries and definitions, including the most recent words and expressions, and provides full coverage of archaic forms and meanings, slang, irregular inflections and variant forms. Apart from standard English, American and Australian English is included in the dictionary.