This compact and comprehensive dictionary is the ideal reference companion for the office, home or travel. Oxford’s Australian dictionaries offer a unique combination of Australian and International English usage. The Australian Little Oxford Dictionary was written for those who need a compact guide to the spelling and meaning of words in the English language today. In addition to words and meanings, the dictionary also provides assistance on correct usage and style. This dictionary contains up-to-date content in the light of evidence collected by the Australian National Dictionary Centre and the Oxford Dictionaries Department.