reference book
"Reference books" are essential tools for quick access to organized information, widely used in educational and research settings.
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Definition
B2General Use
(common)A book intended to be consulted for specific information rather than read from start to finish.
Example
- She used a reference book to check the historical dates.
B2Libraries
(academic)A book that can be consulted in the library but cannot be borrowed.
Example
- The encyclopedia is a reference book, so you can't check it out.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "reference book":
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