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Meaning of reference work | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Dansk opslagsværk
Deutsch Nachschlagewerk
Español obra de referencia (usu. with plural "obras")
Suomi hakuteos
Français ouvrage de référence
Italiano lavoro di consultazione opera di riferimento
日本語 参考図書
한국어 참고서
Kurdî înformator
Nederlands naslagwerk
Polski informator poradnik vademecum
Română lucrare de referință
Русский спра́вочные материа́лы спра́вочный материа́л

CEFR level

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

Referenced referencelessness referenceness Referencer References Referencing

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