How Long to Read A Dictionary of Abbreviations

How Long Does it Take to Read A Dictionary of Abbreviations?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 42 minutes to read A Dictionary of Abbreviations by Eric Partridge

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

First published in 1942, this dictionary was designed to help civilians and members of H.M. forces to make their way amid the jungle of wartime abbreviations. The preface notes that newspaper readers, sailors, soldiers and airmen had to thrust themselves, like explorers, into these abbreviations in search of truth, or the execution of their martial duty and hence, a dictionary was necessary. This book will be of interest to scholars of history and language, as well as the more general, interested reader.

How long is A Dictionary of Abbreviations?

A Dictionary of Abbreviations by Eric Partridge is 102 pages long, and a total of 25,704 words.

This makes it 34% the length of the average book. It also has 31% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Dictionary of Abbreviations Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 20 minutes to read A Dictionary of Abbreviations aloud.

What Reading Level is A Dictionary of Abbreviations?

A Dictionary of Abbreviations is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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Where Can I Buy A Dictionary of Abbreviations?

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