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Title: True Authority
Review: If you're reading a novel and come across a word you're not familiar with, you will probably reach for Websters. Or use the "define:" command in Google.But when you're writing a paper and need authority on your side, the OED is the best you'll find.The Compact OED is heavy, big and not exactly portable. The print is tiny. Even with 20/20 eyesight you will not be able to read it without the magnifying lens. I ended up reading a page and a half in a single sitting, and ended up with eye pain.But seriously, how often do you read a page and a half of a dictionary?The OED is the foundation. I do not regret buying it, and can't imagine having to deal with the non-compact 20 volume set.Highly recommended.
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