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The frequency spectrum of text and vocabulary

J. Tuldava University of Tartu, Aardla 9a50, Tartu, EE 2481, Estonia Phone: +3727 471845 Fax: +3727 471845
Pages 38-50 | Published online: 21 Jul 2008

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