Canadian Spelling Bee Dictionary
Canadian Spelling Bee Dictionary

Author: Katherine Barber

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780195429855

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Based on the critically acclaimed bestselling Canadian Oxford Dictionary, the Oxford Canadian Spelling Bee Dictionary provides all the words a student will need to successfully compete in any spelling bee in Canada at a local, provincial or national level. With over 36,000 words, this dictionary contains only words that are difficult to spell, complete with etymologies, pronunciation, primary definitions and homophones. The layout and content of this dictionary are specially formulated to make studying easier, right down to the portable and handy format. Specially designed to fulfill the needs of students competing in spelling bees, the Oxford Canadian Spelling Bee Dictionary is an essential tool for supporting literacy and spelling in Canada. The Oxford Canadian Spelling Bee Dictionary is the only dictionary of its kind available in Canada.

Oxford Canadian Spelling
Oxford Canadian Spelling

Author: Robert Pontisso

Publisher: Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13:

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Based on the critically acclaimed bestseller, The Canadian Oxford Dictionary, Oxford Canadian Spelling is completely up-to-date and provides straightforward answers to common spelling queries. Much easier to use than a conventional dictionary, Oxford Canadian Spelling simply lists names and words (including all regular and irregular plurals, verb forms, etc.) in a single clear A-Z sequence. It includes all spellings used by Canadians but clearly indicates the preferred spelling, e.g. colour, color (use colour). Sound-alike words and names are glossed for clarity. Hundreds of entries on Canadian peoples, places, and Aboriginal groups end the confusion over Sidney, a town in B.C. and Sydney, Nova Scotia for example. Usage notes are included where helpful. It gives preferred hyphenation for each word, making it indispensable for editors, typesetters, writers, students and anyone involved in desktop publishing. Archeology or archaeology? Kane, Paul (Irish-Canadian painter) or Kain, Karen (Canadian dancer)? Shakespearean or Shakesperean? With detailed information on spelling, hyphenation, geographical names, etc., Oxford Canadian Spelling is the essential reference book for anyone wanting quick, authoritative answers to their spelling queries.

Canadian Oxford Dictionary of Current English
Canadian Oxford Dictionary of Current English

Author: Katherine Barber

Publisher: Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780195422832

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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 Oxford Spelling Dictionary
The Canadian Oxford Spelling Dictionary

Author: Eric Sinkins

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 603

ISBN-13: 9780195414561

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Based on the critically acclaimed bestseller, The Canadian Oxford Dictionary, The Canadian Oxford Spelling Dictionary is completely up-to-date and provides straightforward answers to common spelling queries.Much easier to use than a conventional dictionary, The Canadian Oxford Spelling Dictionary simply lists names and words (including all regular and irregular plurals, verb forms, etc. ) in a single clear A-Z sequence.It includes all spellings used by Canadians but clearly indicates the preferred spelling, e.g. colour, color (use colour). Sound-alike words and names are glossed for clarity. Hundreds of entries on Canadian peoples, places, and Aboriginal groups end the confusion over Sidney, a town in B.C. and Sydney, Nova Scotia for example. Usage notes are included where helpful. It gives preferred hyphenation for each word, making it indispensable for editors, typesetters, writers, students and anyone involved in desktop publishing.Archeology or archaeology? Kane, Paul (Irish-Canadian painter) or Kain, Karen (Canadian dancer)? Shakespearean or Shakesperian? With detailed information on spelling, hyphenation, geographical names, etc., The Canadian Oxford Spelling Dictionary is the essential reference book for anyone wanting quick, authoritative answers to their spelling queries.

Words of the Champions 2021
Words of the Champions 2021

Author: The Scripps National Spelling Bee

Publisher:

Published: 2020-08-21

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13:

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Does your child dream of winning a school spelling bee, or even competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in the Washington, D.C., area? You've found the perfect place to start. Words of the Champions: Your Key to the Bee is the new official study resource from the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Help prepare your child for a 2020 or 2021 classroom, grade-level, school, regional, district or state spelling bee with this list of 4,000 spelling words. The School Spelling Bee Study List, featuring 450 words, is part of the total collection. All words in this guide may be found in our official dictionary, Merriam-Webster Unabridged (http: //unabridged.merriam-webster.com/)

Student's Oxford Canadian Dictionary
Student's Oxford Canadian Dictionary

Author: Heather Fitzgerald

Publisher: Oxford University Press, Canada

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780195427158

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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.

Colour Oxford Canadian Dictionary of Current English
Colour Oxford Canadian Dictionary of Current English

Author: Katherine Barber

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 1022

ISBN-13:

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Based on the critically acclaimed bestselling Canadian Oxford Dictionary, the Colour Oxford Canadian Dictionary of Current English offers a reliable description of Canadian spelling, pronunciation, and meaning in a durable and portable format. With each head word in colour it is easy for the user to find words quickly. With 125,000 words, phrases, and definitions, this dictionary features over 800 uniquely Canadian words and senses. Definitions are presented so the meaning most familiar to Canadians appears first, with each of these entries being exceptionally reliable - the result of Oxford's unparalleled language resources and thorough research into the language. Designed to fulfill users' everyday reference needs, the Colour Oxford Canadian Dictionary of Current English offers Canadians essential core vocabulary for everyday use.

My First Canadian Oxford Dictionary
My First Canadian Oxford Dictionary

Author: Elizabeth Bisset

Publisher: Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780195417982

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This is an early alphabetical dictionary for children aged five and upwards. With simple definitions and bright colourful illustrations, it covers approximately 1500 words and includes many common Canadianisms. Each entry features a simple definition written in a full sentence. Examplesentences reinforce the meaning and help to place the word in context. With over 550 bright colourful illustrations this resource will appeal to young readers aged five and up.Every page includes the whole alphabet toencourage reference skills. Special topic sections at the back provide additional help with shapes, colours, opposites, animals, the human body, transportation, and Canada's provinces and territories.Using the research of the Canadian Oxford Dictionary Department the Canadian co-editors have included over a dozen distinct Canadian words and senses. In addition all spellings reflect current Canadian usage. For young readers aged five and upward, this is the perfect first dictionary to help buildessential dictionary and reference skills. reinforce

Canadian Oxford Dictionary
Canadian Oxford Dictionary

Author: Katherine Barber

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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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.