secondary source
A written commentary which discusses previously produced original work of another…A written commentary which discusses previously produced original work of another author, especially a notable author.
» He got all his information from secondary sources.
Meaning
2 sensesA written commentary which discusses previously produced original work of another author, especially a notable author.
A study of past events or a past author written from the perspective of a later period of time; a document that draws on one or more historical primary sources and interprets or analyses them, including documents such as newspapers whose accuracy is open to question.
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Examples
2 sentencesHe got all his information from secondary sources.
When writing a dissertation, it is important to heavily scrutinise your secondary sources.
Translations
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Forms
plural: secondary sources| Singular | secondary source |
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