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The Harrap's Chambers Pocket dictionary is fully up-to-date and relevant to the modern world, and gives all users practical help with every day english. Over 130,000 references and definitions Exceptionally wide coverage of everyday English Generous treatment of terms from science, technology and computing. Hundreds of usage notes give extra help for using English effectively. Hundreds of word histories explain where words come from. Easy-to-use with a clear and attractive layout.