yes, it is.
One example of an abridged dictionary is the "Concise Oxford English Dictionary," which features condensed definitions and fewer entries compared to the full Oxford English Dictionary. Another example is the "Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition," which offers a more compact version of the full Webster's Third New International Dictionary.
Oxford Dictionary of English was created in 1998.
Oxford English Dictionary was created in 1989.
The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology was created in 1966.
Shorter Oxford English Dictionary was created in 1933.
You can use the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) and thesaurus through their online platform or app. The OED offers comprehensive definitions and word histories, while the thesaurus provides synonyms and antonyms for words. Both tools are widely respected for their accuracy and depth of information.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) was first published in Oxford, England.
The Oxford English dictionary has about 220,000 words. In the Oxford 'Shorter' Dictionary there are 163,000 different words, The Oxford Reference dictionary has 115,000 different words (200,000 meanings) and The Oxford English mini-dictionary has 40,000 different words (50,000 meanings)
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary was first published in 1911. It was designed as a shorter version of the Oxford English Dictionary, providing definitions and explanations in a more compact format.
Oxford English Dictionary
In the Harvard referencing system, you would reference The Oxford English Dictionary by stating the author (if any), year of publication (if available), title of the entry in italics, edition if applicable, name of the dictionary in italics, and the URL if accessed online. For example: Oxford English Dictionary. (2021). "Word." in Oxford English Dictionary online. Retrieved from https://www.oed.com.
Abridged Dictionary