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Oxford English Dictionary
Deffision - go and consult your dictionary ! Beckoned, means to "summon by gesture" - that's from my OED.
Yes, of course, as there is no such thing as a unique 'dictionary definition' for a word. What you'd be doing is picking one dictionary, whether it be the OED, or Websters, etc, and plagiarising the wording that they chose to use to define it.
With the possible exception of the OED (Oxford English Dictionary), I doubt you will find this word in any dictionary just yet since it is, at this stage, a relatively recent abbreviation or shortcut used almost exclusively by younger people on internet and cellphone messaging services, and means "I am going to...". It is probably not yet well enough established in other communications, nor used among a wide enough age group, to rate a position in a dictionary. For those unfamiliar with the term, an example of its use would be, in regard to an upcoming exam for instance, "Ima ace it" or "I am going to ace it" (I am going to do extremely well on it.) Ray
According to OED, that is 'close-out' .
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In a good dictionary such as OED.
Oxford English Dictionary
OED stands Oxford English Dictionary. It's category would be REF (reference book).Def
In the U.S.A., an abridged (desktop") Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus is available on CD under the i-finger logo for $7.95 to $19.95 American, depending on the vendor. It comprises an "Oxford English Dictionary," a "New Oxford Thesaurus," and an "Oxford Dictionary of Quotations." Once installed, it can be used as a resident program.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) was first published in Oxford, England.
The abbreviation 'OED' can stand for many different things including the Office of Economic Development, The Office of Enrollment and Discipline, and Office of the Executive Director.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is considered the most extensive English dictionary, containing over 600,000 words and tracing their origins and historical usage back over a thousand years. It is a comprehensive resource for understanding the evolution of the English language.
False. Noah Webster is best known for his contributions to American dictionaries, particularly the Webster's Dictionary, rather than the Oxford English Dictionary (OED).
To check the historical meanings of words, consult the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), available at most libraries. Just ask any librarian who will be able to direct you to the nearest OED in your area.
The answer to the crossword clue "UK lexicon" is "OED" which stands for the Oxford English Dictionary.
Deffision - go and consult your dictionary ! Beckoned, means to "summon by gesture" - that's from my OED.