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    Definition of 'bibliography'

    bibliography

    (ˌbɪblɪˈɒɡrəfɪ)
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    bibliographer (ˌbibliˈographer)
    bibliographic (ˌbɪblɪəʊˈɡræfɪk) or bibliographical (ˌbiblioˈgraphical)
    bibliographically (ˌbiblioˈgraphically)

    bibliography

    noun
    3. 
    a list of sources of information on a given subject, period, etc., or of the literary works of a given author, publisher, etc.
    4. 
    a list of the books, articles, etc. used or referred to by an author
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    bibliographic (ˌbiblioˈgraphic) (ˌbɪbliəˈgræfɪk)
    adjective or ˌbiblioˈgraphical
    bibliographically (ˌbiblioˈgraphically)
    Gr bibliographia: see biblio- & -graphy

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    Meaning of bibliography in English

    The book makes good use of black and white photographs, has a useful appendix on methodology and an excellent bibliography.

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    In addition to the text, the book has some useful maps, some colour photos, a brief bibliography, and a useful index.

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    The end matter includes a very useful discography and bibliography, as well as a glossary and chronology.

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    The book is generally well-produced with references and bibliographies sensibly placed at the end of each chapter and a comprehensive index.

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    But perhaps its greatest contribution is its final section, the selected bibliography, which deserves special recognition for its inclusiveness and organization.

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    At every stage there are footnotes directing the interested reader to possible sources of more informati

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    bibliography

    / ˌbɪblɪəʊˈɡræfɪk; ˌbɪblɪˈɒɡrəfɪ /

    noun

    1. a list of books or other material on a subject

    2. a list of sources used in the preparation of a book, thesis, etc

    3. a list of the works of a particular author or publisher

      1. the study of the history, classification, etc, of literary material

      2. a work on this subject

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    bibliography

    1. A list of the written sources of information on a subject. Bibliographies generally appear as a list at the end of a book or article. They may show what works the author used in writing the article or book, or they may list works that a reader might find useful.

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    Derived Forms

    • ˌbiblioˈgraphically, adverb
    • ˌbibliˈographer, noun
    • bibliographic, adjective

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