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The new penguin dictionary of abbreviations (rare books)

The new penguin dictionary of abbreviations (rare books)

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The New Penguin Dictionary of Abbreviations is a specialized reference book published by Penguin Books. It is designed to help readers understand the meanings of thousands of abbreviations, acronyms, initialisms, and shortened forms used in the English language. The book covers abbreviations from many fields such as science, medicine, business, technology, government, advertising, and everyday communication.

This dictionary contains around 40,000 entries, arranged in alphabetical order. Each entry explains what an abbreviation stands for and often includes multiple meanings depending on context. It also includes foreign-language abbreviations and provides translations where necessary. The book has additional sections and appendices that group abbreviations by subject areas, making it easier for users to find terms related to specific fields.

Overall, the book is a practical and detailed reference source that helps readers decode modern language, especially in professional, academic, and media contexts where abbreviations are commonly used.

About the Author

The New Penguin Dictionary of Abbreviations was compiled by Rosalind Fergusson, a British lexicographer and editor.

Rosalind Fergusson is known for her work in producing reference books such as dictionaries of abbreviations, synonyms, idioms, and proverbs. She specializes in making complex language information clear and accessible for general readers and students. Her work focuses on explaining how English is actually used in real-life communication rather than just formal definitions.

This dictionary, like many reference books, is not written in a narrative style but is the result of extensive research and compilation by Fergusson using linguistic sources and real-world language usage. She has contributed to several Penguin reference works that help readers improve vocabulary and understand modern English more effectively.

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