The Compact Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary is a dictionary that combines the 16 volumes of the first OED and the four Supplements, plus an extra five thousand new words. The Compact Edition is specifically designed to meet the needs of today's students. It offers comprehensive coverage of current English and is perfect for student reference and everyday study needs.

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words— past and present—from across the English-speaking world.