reference book
reference book · reference books
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Nachschlagewerk, Präsenzbestand, Referenzbuch
A book providing factual informationA book providing factual information.
» I want to look at the reference books.
Meaning
2 sensesA book providing factual information.
The Red Book is the standard reference book for those naming inorganic chemical compounds.
Nachschlagewerk, Referenzbuch
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A book that can be consulted in the library but cannot be borrowed.
I wanted to take out the encyclopedia, but the librarian said it was a reference book.
Präsenzbestand
a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts
Examples
10 sentencesI want to look at the reference books.
I want to look at my reference books.
A dictionary is an excellent reference book.
He made reference to my book.
deEr verwies auf mein Buch.
He made reference to that book.
Translations
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book providing factual information:
library: book that may not be borrowed:
Forms
plural: reference books| Singular | reference book |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts:referencereference workbook of facts