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reference book

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A book providing factual information.
  2. A book that can be consulted in the library but cannot be borrowed.

Equivalents

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Examples

“The Red Book is the standard reference book for those naming inorganic chemical compounds.”
“I wanted to take⟳ out the encyclopedia, but the librarian said it was a reference book.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

reference counting reference data reference electrode reference frame reference implementation reference letter

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