The Living Record: How the Oxford English Dictionary Tracks Language Evolution Beyond Definitions: The Historical Principles of the OED
: It describes how people actually use language rather than telling them how they should use it. oxford english dictionary
From Slips to Digital: The 150-Year Journey of the World’s Greatest Dictionary 1. Introduction: The Authority of English The Living Record: How the Oxford English Dictionary
: The OED is the primary historical record of the English language. oxford english dictionary