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bibliography

[ˌbɪblɪˈɒɡrəfi]

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.

  • Example

    She spent hours compiling her bibliography for her research paper.

  • Example

    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'

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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.'