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For over a century, the Concise Oxford English Dictionary has functioned as the abridged standard of the English language, distilling the vast historical record of the Oxford English Corpus into a manageable, single-volume format. The 13th edition, published in 2011, represents a pivotal moment in the dictionary's history. It is not merely an update of vocabulary but a reimagining of the dictionary’s interface with the user. By embracing neologisms born from the internet age and prioritizing accessibility through digital platforms, the 13th edition highlights the dynamic nature of language and the necessity for reference materials to evolve alongside it.
