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Reference book

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reference worknounA 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.
referencenounThe act of referring: a submitting for information or decision.
book of factsnouna book to which you can refer for authoritative facts
field booknounA reference book containing practical information prepared by, or intended for, people doing fieldwork.
databooknounA handbook containing data or statistics.
factbooknounA book of facts.
book of referencenounSynonym of reference book.
blue booknounA book of statistics or almanac, usually published by an agency or as a trade publication.
handbooknounA topically organized book of reference on a certain field of knowledge, regardless of size, but archetypally one to be kept readily at hand.
field-booknounAlternative form of field book. [A reference book containing practical information prepared by, or intended for, people doing fieldwork.]
deskbooknounA reference book that may be kept on a desk.
rulebooknounA book containing a set of rules.
sourcebooknounA book consisting of a collection of writings on a particular subject.
booknounA collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
record booknounA book in which a record is kept of events, similar to a logbook.
yearbooknoun(countable, US, education) A publication compiled by the graduating class of a high school or college, recording the year's events and containing photographs of students and faculty.
fieldbooknounAlternative form of field book. [A reference book containing practical information prepared by, or intended for, people doing fieldwork.]
guidenounSomeone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain.
history booknounUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see history, book.
guide booknounA book that provides guidance, but especially one designed for travellers which provides local tourist information about a particular country or area.

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