blue book
A "blue book" can refer to various types of official reports, directories, and guides across different fields such as government, academia, and automotive appraisal.
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Definition
B2Government
(formal)An official report or register, often bound in a blue cover.
Example
- The latest blue book on public health statistics was released last week.
B1Academia
(academic)A booklet used by students to write essays or answers during exams.
Example
- Please bring a blue book to the final exam for your essay responses.
B2Automotive
(technical)A guide providing current market values of used vehicles.
Example
- You can check the blue book value of your car before selling it.
C1Legal
(technical)A style guide for legal citations in the United States.
Example
- Make sure your legal brief follows the guidelines set out in the blue book.
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