reference work

Meaning

A compendium of information which is not generally intended to be read from beginning to end but rather consulted on a spot basis, and is compiled for ease of reference; especially, a reference book, whether in print, digital, or both.

Synonyms

book of facts

work of reference

Translations

عَمَل مَرْجِعِيّ

كِتاب حَقَائِق

كِتاب مَرْجِعِيّ

مَرْجِع

llibre de referència

obra de consulta

βιβλίο αναφοράς

enkyklopédia

enchirídio

livre de référence

libro di consultazione

Etymology

From reference + work.

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