Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

reference work

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.71 in modern English

Syllables
ref-er-ence -work
IPA
25
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From reference + work.

Inflected Forms

reference works (plural)

Phrases

file system filing system

Frequently Paired Words

database file file system filing system information reference book primer

Synonyms

reference work reference book reference book of facts

Questions

What does reference work mean?
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.
Where does reference work come from?
From reference + work.

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