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    reference book
    /ˈrɛf(ə)rəns bʊk/

    noun

    • 1. a book intended to be consulted for information on specific matters.
    • 2. another term for pass historical South African

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREFERENCE BOOK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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

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

  4. www.lisedunetwork.com › reference-book-its-characteristics-andWhat is Reference Book? - Library & Information Science Education...

    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 access specific facts, definitions, or overviews easily.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREFERENCE BOOK definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of reference book – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDefinition of 'reference book' - Collins Online Dictionary

    2 meanings: 1. a book, such as an encyclopedia, dictionary, etc, from which information may be obtained 2. South Africa →.... Click for more definitions.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › reference bookReference book - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

  9. limbd.org › reference-books-characteristics-types-of-reference-booksReference Books | Characteristics & Types of Reference Books

    Oct 1, 2023 · Reference Books: A reference book, as described in the passage, is a type of book that is specifically designed to be consulted briefly to obtain specific information. Reference books are typically organized in a way that makes it easy for readers to quickly locate the information they need without the need for continuous reading.

  10. www.lib.sfu.ca › find › other-materialsWhat are reference books (or reference sources)? - Simon Fraser...

    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.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'reference book' - Collins Online...

    A complete guide to the word "REFERENCE BOOK": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.