How can an Oxford dictionary be truly Canadian?
The Canadian Oxford Dictionary was compiled by six Canadians working in the Toronto office of Oxford University Press Canada. Over a period of five years, they conducted in-depth research into Canadian English by examining over 20 million words of Canadian text, surveying pronunciations with a nationwide network of informants, and reading Canadian sources. For the second edition, the lexicography team looked at 25 million words. Every definition has been written from a Canadian perspective, taking into account Canadian realities; the definition for the word scraper, for instance, mentions that scrapers are used for removing ice as well as paint or mud! Since the Canadian Oxford Dictionary published in 1998, this research has continued non-stop so the tradition of excellence continues with the publication of the second edition. Why is The Canadian Oxford Dictionary my best choice? In addition to being truly Canadian, The Canadian Oxford Dictionary continues in the scholarly tradition of
