The seventh edition of the oxford english mini dictionary belongs to the family of dictionaries based on the oxford dictionary of english (ODE). it aims to provide wide-ranging, up-to-date, and compact coverage of the core vocabulary of current english in a highly portable format. Definations are written in a clear and accessible style using straightforward language, with the most common meanings of words placed first in individual entries. A fresh, open layout and design makes the dictionary especially easy to use. special notes throughout the text give extra help and guidance on difficult spellings, on words that are easily confused with each other, and on tricky points of usage. pronunciations are given for words which might cause problems, using a simple respelling system.