bibliography

/bɪbliˈɒɡɹəfi/

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Also seen as: bibliographies

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A section of a written work containing citations, not quotations, to all the books referred to in the work.

Noun

Examples

The supplementary bibliography (in Vol. VI) attests to the comprehensiveness of the effort.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A list of books or documents relevant to a particular subject or author.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bibliography” mean?

A section of a written work containing citations, not quotations, to all the books referred to in the work.

Is “bibliography” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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