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Finding terms related to a particular subject

Aim: to search for references to the subject entomology

  1. Open the Advanced search page by clicking [Show Advanced Search form] .

  2. Make sure the entries tab is selected.

    Image of Advanced search tabs

  3. Type entomology into the input box.

  4. Make sure subjects is selected from the search area list box.

  5. Click [Perform Advanced search] to start the search.

  6. The results list is displayed. The results include Ent., Entom., and Entomol.

Many subject labels occur in abbreviated form in the OED. The list of abbreviations will often help you to find the appropriate search term to use.

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