Oxford Dictionary 4+
Leading language reference
MobiSystems, Inc.
Designed for iPad
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
The 15 biggest Oxford dictionaries at your fingertips
Powered by Oxford Languages, Oxford Dictionary is widely regarded as one of the highest authorities in the study and reference of languages today. Easily switch and navigate between the 15 biggest Oxford dictionaries along with advanced search and learning tools.
Oxford Dictionary of English & Thesaurus
New Oxford American Dictionary & Thesaurus
Oxford Hachette French Dictionary
Oxford German Dictionary
Oxford Spanish Dictionary
Oxford Russian Dictionary
Oxford Chinese Dictionary
Oxford Paravia Italian Dictionary
Oxford Hindi Dictionary
Oxford English Urdu Dictionary
Oxford Essential Portuguese Dictionary
Oxford Japanese Mini Dictionary
Oxford Greek Mini Dictionary
Oxford Softpress English Bulgarian Minidictionary
Concise Oxford-River Books English-Thai Dictionary
Oxford Dictionary is a valuable resource for anyone using a foreign language in an academic or professional context:
• Professionals actively using English
• Students preparing for ACT, SAT, IELTS or TOEFL exams
• Academics
As well as anyone else who needs a comprehensive and authoritative dictionary at work or at home.
RICH CONTENT FROM THE AUTHORITY ON THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
• The latest 2023 word database from Oxford Languages
• Over 1 million words, phrases, and definitions
• Thesaurus - thousands of synonyms & antonyms that help you distinguish between similar words and use them correctly
• High-quality audio pronunciations
• Special Topics reference content – easily look up topic-specific content
• Word-of-the-day – learn a new word every day
USER-FRIENDLY APP FEATURES AND INTERFACE
• Favourites list - create custom folders with lists of words
• Recent list – review already looked-up words
• Word sharing - easily share a new word or definition you have just learned
• Home page – an intuitive start to your journey into the English language
• Auto-correction option - correct the spelling of any word, as you type it
• Dark Theme - Ease your eyes and continue learning even in low-light environments.
ADVANCED SEARCH OPTIONS
• Search autocomplete - displays predictions as you type
• Keyword lookup - search within compound words and phrases
• Camera search - look up words in the camera viewfinder
• Voice and fuzzy search - find an entry when you don’t know how a word is spelled
GET THE MOST WITH PREMIUM
Unlock the full potential of the world’s best dictionary:
• Unlimited dictionary use – unlimited access to the latest database with more than 1 million words, phrases and meanings
• Audio pronunciation – never mispronounce another word again!
• Offline and Fast mode - access the wealth of the word database anywhere, anytime - no data or internet connection is required
• Regular content updates – receive updates to the word database, as soon as it is available from Oxford Languages
• No advertising – enjoy an ad-free learning experience with no interruptions and distractions
PRICING & SUBSCRIPTIONS
Auto Renewable Subscription Terms:
• Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan.
• The price of each subscription corresponds to the same price segment, which is set in the "Apple's App Store Matrix" for other currencies
• Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period
• You can cancel a subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your App Store account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service
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What’s New
Version 15.11
We’ve made improvements in the language switch which is particularly valuable in multilingual dictionaries as well as bug fixes and other improvements. Stay informed and up-to-date as we expand our language repertoire, offering you an even more extensive collection of words, phrases, and meanings.
Ratings and Reviews
[modified]pronunciations sound muffled
(added June 12, 2020)
It sounds much better. Thank you for updating!
(summary in Japanese)
これまで発音の音質が良くなかったのですが、アップデートでかなり改善されたようです。ちなみに有料版使用です。
オックスフォードということで、やはり一定の信頼感はあると個人的には思います。
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good, reliable English dictionary.
But word pronunciations don’t sound clear. The sounds are muffled.
Developer Response ,
Hi,
Please update to the latest app version. We have a better, far more superior 12-bit sound quality now :)
Let us know if you like it and if there's something else we can do to get a perfect score from you :)
- MobiSystems Support Team -
Recommendations to improve
The dictionary is good, but there are two problems I wish app developers would address.
１. Favourites button
I wish there would be an easier way to add the word to favorites, for example, direct star button next to the word.
2. Quicker way to search next word
It is annoying that there is no quick way to search for a next word. There is a search sign and also an X sign to type in new words but both of them just lead to the word that I have typed earlier. So I have to click second time to remove it and then type a new word. You could leave a search sign for an option to edit previously typed word, and the X sign to directly remove and allow to immediately type in the new word.
Still a terrible app. Now crashes on launch.
Summary:
Most of this app is a distraction that keeps the user from their purpose: using the dictionary. There should be a way to switch between the default, bubbly social interface and a more lean, mature, and professional reference mode. The software company Monokakido makes such an interface for various dictionaries on iOS. A source as authoritative as Oxford deserves better.
Detailed comments:
Goes through fits of crashing on launch.
Bookmarks don’t sync across devices.
The paid version of this app cannot be shared using family sharing because ‘premium’ (aka the book) is an in-app purchase. Thus you must purchase a new copy of the dictionary for every family member who wishes to use it.
Instead of using a two-column design in landscape mode so we can see neighboring words it is only ever possible to view a single dictionary entry or a list of words.
The toolbar at the top of the screen changes continually while the app is being used instead of remaining static in its functionality. Bookmarking is relegated to a submenu for some bizarre reason in spite of it being a key feature of digital books.
The ‘home screen’ has about as many advertisements as usable app features even after purchase. The worst part about this home screen is that nothing is customizable by the user. It is a full-screen platform for the app developer to advertise to you. It is not a workspace for the user even though you have paid for a reference tool.
The app comes with a slow and unnecessary loading screen that displays the cover of the physical book shoehorned into the iPad’s display instead of appropriately re-drafted. It should have been re-rendered at the image level. Again, there should not even be a loading screen. iOS design uses the icon as the sole medium of introduction to any app. From the moment an app is launched it should begin to function. If a loading screen is necessary it is likely due to inefficient coding.
Update: it's still got all these issues. Nothing's changed as of iOS 13. In fact, it now crashes on launch even more often.
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Information
- Seller
- MobiSystems, Inc.
- Size
- 101.5 MB
- Category
- Reference
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2024 MobiSystems, Inc.
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- Oxford Dictionary of English ¥1,500
- Monthly Subscription ODE ¥300
- Oxford Dictionary Premium ¥6,000
- Oxford Dictionary of English ¥700
- Annual Subscription ODE ¥2,100
- Monthly Subscription ¥350
- Oxford Dictionary Premium ¥5,400
- ODE 2022 Yearly 20 NoTrial ¥2,300
- Oxford Dictionary Premium ¥800
- ODE Annual Subscription Promo ¥1,080