From the research of the Australian National Dictionary Centre and Oxford University Press comes this third edition of Australia's best selling trade dictionary (source: 2004 Neilsen BookScan figures). The Australian Oxford Mini Dictionary is written for those who need a compact guide to the spelling and meaning of words in the English language today. In addition to words and meanings, the dictionary also provides assistance on correct usage and style. This new edition has been extensively updated in the light of evidence collected by the Australian National Dictionary Centre and the ongoing research of the Oxford English Dictionary and its continually updated database.