Encyclopedia

/ɪˌnsaɪkləˈpidiə/

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Definition

(noun) A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.

Sentence Examples

A revised edition of the encyclopedia was published.

This encyclopedia is issued in monthly parts.

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This digital ____ contains thousands of articles on every possible subject.