What unprecedented innovation did Oxford University Press introduce with its Third Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary that revolutionized linguistic accessibility?

The Oxford English Dictionary stands as one of the most influential reference works in linguistic history, documenting the evolution of the English language over centuries. But how well do you know the story behind this monumental publication that transformed how we document and understand language? Test your knowledge about this iconic lexicographical project that continues to shape language scholarship and documentation worldwide.

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It became the first major dictionary to transition to a digital-first, online subscription model rather than prioritizing print publication
It incorporated artificial intelligence to automatically generate new word definitions without human lexicographers
It became the first dictionary to include pronunciations in the International Phonetic Alphabet rather than respelling systems
It pioneered crowdsourced definitions where public votes determine whether new words are officially included