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Dictionaries are rarely written by one person. Usually there is an editorial team. The editors may also change over the years.
In addition, the Cambridge University Press publish a variety of different types of dictionaries, with different teams of editors. e.g.
Cambridge School Dictionary 2008
# Managing Editor: Stella O'Shea # Commissioning Editors: Elizabeth Walter and Kate Woodford # Editor: Melissa Good Cambridge Learner's Dictionary 2004
# Managing Editor: Elizabeth Walter # Senior Commissioning Editor: Patrick Gillard Cambridge Learner's Dictionary 2007
# Managing Editor: Kate Woodford # Senior Commissioning Editor: Elizabeth Walter # Editorial Contributors: Melissa Good, Lucy Hollingworth, Kerry Maxwell, and Duncan O'Connor
Specialist dictionaries require specialist editors. For example the Cambridge Dictionary of American English, (Second Edition) was written and edited in the US by native speakers of American English.
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Who was the short story writer from US who wrote The Devil's Dictionary in 1911?
Ambrose Bierce
What has the author Richard Bankes Harraden written?
Richard Bankes Harraden has written: 'Description of Cambridge' 'Views in Cambridge' -- subject(s): University of Cambridge, Pictorial works
Who influenced redd foxx to be a comedain?
Godfrey Cambridge
Which member of the Monty Python went to Cambridge university?
john
What has the author Lawrence Haskett written?
Lawrence Haskett has written: 'The canadian dictionary for children' 'The canadian dictionary for schools'
Is Cambridge a good kind of dictionary?
Cambridge is a good kind of dictionary. Sara
Which dictionary is better Cambridge dictionary or Oxford's New American dictionary?
They're different, so they cannot be compared. Cambridge Dictionary is the British-English spelling and definition of words. Whereas Oxford's New American dictionary is the American spelling and definition of words. It depends on which you need. If you're British, go for Cambridge. If you're American, go for the other.
Is the Cambridge online dictionary easy to use?
Yes, the Cambridge dictionary is as easy to use as any other website or dictionary. You can look words up by simply just typing them in the box and hitting enter.
Is it difficult to use the Cambridge online dictionary?
"It is not difficult to use the Cambridge online dictionary. You simply select the dictionary you would like from a drop down menu, enter the word, and press the ""look it up"" button."
Is doofbag a word?
No, doofbag is not a word according to dictionary.com, the Merriam-Webster dictionary, and the Cambridge dictionary.
What was the first year the Cambridge Dictionary was made available online?
The Cambridge Dictionary was made available online in the year of two thousand. It has been updated and in the site since this time and it is a very useful tool there.
Who is John Howlett?
a dictionary writer for the 15th century
Who wrote the devil's dictionary?
A 19th-century writer.
What is the name of a famos dictanaroy writer?
Noah Webster
Where might a person find the definition of the word anticipation?
The definition of the word anticipation can be found in a dictionary. Some dictionaries that offer both a paper and an online version are, Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary and Cambridge Dictionary.
How does the Cambridge Dictionary define the phrase 'I bet'?
The Cambridge Dictionary defines the phrase 'I bet' as someone say 'yes, i agree'. One could say that it is much easier to say 'you bet'. But, one would use 'yes, I agree' when talking in formal language.
Where can one find a computer dictionary for free?
There are several free versions of dictionaries available at Softpedia and Cnet. Merriam-Webster has a free online dictionary as well as Oxford and Cambridge.
