Shorter Oxford English Dict for Mac

Based on the 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary, the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary contains an incredible one-third of the coverage of the Oxford English Dictionary.

Features include:

-Over 600 000 words, phrases, and definitions

-80 000 quotations illustrating words in use throughout the centuries

-85 000 audio pronunciations

-100 000 etymologies

-Pattern search and spelling suggestions

-Full Text Search and Random Word

No internet connection is required, and you can use the OS X Services feature to look up selected words in most programs.