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   En·cy·clo·pe·di·a

   /inˌsīkləˈpēdēə/

   

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   • 1. a book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically: "if you're not familiar with a concept or topic, consult an encyclopedia"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: modern Latin, from pseudo-Greek enkuklopaideia for enkuklios paideia ‘all-round education’.

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   Is an encyclopedia a credible source?

   • Answered By: Desk Reference. Encyclopedias are great as sources of background information. This makes them excellent places to begin your research on a given topic, but certainly not the only place you would look for information. Most university professors will want you to use academic sources in your essays and research papers, so using an encyclopedia as a source might lead them to believe you haven't done very extensive searching and reading on your topic.

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   What is the most reliable Encyclopedia?

   • What is the most reliable encyclopedia? Encyclopedia Britannica Online is the most reliable and respected online encyclopedia, but it requires a subscription. Is Britannica a reliable source Reddit? They are an excellent, very reliable source of information.They’re a great place to begin your research into any topic, and then go from there.

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   What are the best encyclopedias?

   • dKosopedia (Political encyclopedia written from a progressive/liberal Democratic point of view – Free) – English; Encyclopedia Titanica (Encyclopedia related to the building and sinking of the RMS Titanic – Free) – English; Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human Potential (Presents articles on perceived human problems – Free) – English

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3. www.britannica.com › topic › encyclopaediaEncyclopedia | Definition, History, Examples, & Facts ...

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   Encyclopaedia, reference work that contains information on all branches of knowledge or that treats a particular branch of knowledge in a comprehensive manner. For more than 2,000 years encyclopaedias have existed as summaries of extant scholarship in forms comprehensible to their readers.

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   An encyclopedia ( American English) or encyclopaedia ( British English) [1] is a reference work or compendium providing summaries of knowledge, either general or special, in a particular field or discipline.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › encyclopediaENCYCLOPEDIA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a large collection of information about one or many subjects, often arranged alphabetically in articles in a book or set of books, or available through a computer. (Definition of encyclopedia from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

6. www.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › EncyclopediaEncyclopedia - New World Encyclopedia

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   An encyclopedia, encyclopaedia or (traditionally) encyclopædia, is a comprehensive written compendium that contains information on all branches of knowledge or a particular branch of knowledge.

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   Explore the fact-checked online encyclopedia from Encyclopaedia Britannica with hundreds of thousands of objective articles, biographies, videos, and images from experts.

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   An encyclopedia (also known in English as an encyclopædia) is a collection (usually a book or website) of information. Some are called "encyclopedic dictionaries". [1] [2] [3] [4] All encyclopedias were printed, until the late 20th century when some were on CDs and the Internet. 21st century encyclopedias are mostly online by Internet.

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    Definitions of encyclopedia. noun. a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty. synonyms: cyclopaedia, cyclopedia, encyclopaedia. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ɛnsaɪkləˈpidiə/ UK.