bibliography Definition
- 1a list of the books and articles that have been used by someone when writing a particular book or article
- 2the study of books in terms of their classification, printing, and publication
Using bibliography: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bibliography" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The bibliography at the end of the book was extensive.
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She spent hours compiling her bibliography for her research paper.
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The course on bibliography covers the history of printing and publishing.
bibliography Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for bibliography
- reading list
- reference list
- book list
- catalogue
Phrases with bibliography
a list of sources with brief descriptions and evaluations of each source
Example
The professor required an annotated bibliography as part of the research project.
a list of sources chosen based on specific criteria, such as relevance or quality
Example
The library provided a selective bibliography of resources for the topic of climate change.
a list of sources organized by subject or topic
Example
The subject bibliography for the course on Shakespeare included works of criticism and analysis.
Origins of bibliography
from Greek 'biblion' meaning 'book' and 'graphia' meaning 'writing'
Summary: bibliography in Brief
A 'bibliography' [ˌbɪblɪˈɒɡrəfi] is a list of books and articles used by someone when writing a book or article. It can also refer to the study of books in terms of their classification, printing, and publication. Examples include 'The bibliography at the end of the book was extensive,' and 'She spent hours compiling her bibliography for her research paper.' Types of bibliographies include 'annotated bibliography,' 'selective bibliography,' and 'subject bibliography.'
