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Angus Stevenson

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Angus Stevenson is a British lexicographer and dictionary editor who joined Oxford University Press in 1988. His work has included editing the Oxford Dictionary of English and the Concise Oxford English Dictionary, general reference works describing contemporary English vocabulary. He also led dictionary projects in the academic division of Oxford University Press, making his work relevant to readers, writers, students, and researchers who use modern English dictionaries.

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What dictionaries did Angus Stevenson edit?

Angus Stevenson edited major Oxford reference works including the Oxford Dictionary of English and the Concise Oxford English Dictionary. He also worked with Catherine Soanes on the Concise Oxford English Dictionary, 11th edition, published in 2004.

What does a lexicographer like Angus Stevenson actually do?

A lexicographer researches word meanings, usage, spelling, pronunciation, and changes in language before shaping dictionary entries. The work involves selecting evidence from real usage rather than simply inventing definitions.

Is the Oxford Dictionary of English the same as the Oxford English Dictionary?

No, they are different reference works with different aims and editorial histories. The Oxford Dictionary of English focuses on current general English, while the Oxford English Dictionary is a historical dictionary that documents words across earlier periods.

What other reference work is associated with Angus Stevenson?

Stevenson also helped create The Pocket Oxford Dictionary of Biography, which contains entries on roughly 4,300 people. His editorial work therefore extended beyond general English vocabulary into biographical reference publishing.

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