New Oxford English Dictionary platform to launch 18 July 

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


Oxford University Press is pleased to announce that the OED is moving to a new platform on 18 July. The purpose of this transition is to provide a significantly enhanced customer experience on the site. The new platform places OED data at the heart of the academic research journey, meeting and anticipating the needs and expectations of contemporary users. 

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Benefits include:

Improved site functionality, including clearer navigation

A clear, new tabular layout, making information easier to understand

Enhanced accessibility
compliant with industry standards (WCAG)

Familiar look and feel to the Oxford Academic platform, giving a better experience as users move between sites

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You can now review our migration checklist and Frequently Asked Questions document. This document provides a checklist of actions institutional customers will need to take to ensure a smooth transition to the new platform, as well as answers to some frequently asked questions:

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What is the OED?

The OED is more than a look-up dictionary, it is a complete history of the English language that cannot be found elsewhere. The data found within the OED is detailed and rich in content and is an essential resource for academics and students alike studying across a range of disciplines.

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