The Oxford English dictionary

This edition of The Oxford English dictionary has approximately 1144 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

For most readers, The Oxford English dictionary typically takes between 23h 50m and 15h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 286,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 19h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 39 days • Estimated word count: 286,000 words

Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.

The estimated word count for The Oxford English dictionary is approximately 286,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.

The Oxford English dictionary was written by J. A. Simpson.

The publication date for this specific edition is 1989. The original work may have been published on a different date.