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reference work

The English word “reference work” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. 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.

Etymology

From reference + work.

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