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   Ref·er·ence book

   /ˈref(ə)rəns ˌbo͝ok/

   

   noun

   • 1. a book intended to be consulted for information on specific matters rather than read from beginning to end: "a beat-up old grade-school dictionary was the only reference book we ever had in our house"

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › reference bookReference book Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of REFERENCE BOOK is a book (as a dictionary, encyclopedia, atlas) intended primarily for consultation rather than for consecutive reading.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › reference-bookREFERENCE BOOK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REFERENCE BOOK definition: 1. a book of facts, such as a dictionary or an encyclopedia, that you look at to discover…. Learn more.

4. www.lisedunetwork.com › reference-book-itsWhat is Reference Book? - Library & Information Science ...

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   Oct 30, 2014 · A reference book is a specialized publication that provides quick and authoritative information on various subjects. Unlike narrative or continuous reading materials, reference books are structured to easily access specific facts, definitions, or overviews.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › reference-bookREFERENCE BOOK definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   REFERENCE BOOK meaning: 1. a book of facts, such as a dictionary or an encyclopedia, that you look at to discover…. Learn more.

6. www.lib.sfu.ca › what-are-reference-booksWhat are reference books (or reference sources)? | SFU Library

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   Sep 6, 2023 · Use reference books (also called reference or background sources, or resources) to get quick specific facts or information or an overview of a subject. Some examples of reference sources are: dictionaries, encyclopedias, bibliographies, almanacs, directories, atlases, and handbooks.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › reference-bookREFERENCE BOOK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Reference book definition: a book containing useful facts or specially organized information, as an encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, yearbook, etc.. See examples of REFERENCE BOOK used in a sentence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › reference-bookREFERENCE BOOK | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   REFERENCE BOOK definition: a book that you look at in order to find information. Learn more.