Reference Book (Noun)
Meaning
A book to which you can refer for authoritative facts; "he contributed articles to the basic reference work on that topic".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The encyclopedia is a reference book that can be trusted for accurate information on a wide range of topics.
- She checked her facts using a standard reference book on historical events.
- The dictionary is a popular reference book used by students and scholars alike.
- The scientist's new discovery was published in a prestigious reference book on biology.
- The researcher spent hours poring over a dusty old reference book in the library stacks.