encyclopedia
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Also seen as: encyclopedias · encyclopediae
Sense 1
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.
Tác phẩm tham khảo toàn diện với các bài viết về nhiều chủ đề
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Noun
Examples
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
Similarly comprehensive works in other formats.
Tác phẩm toàn diện tương tự ở các định dạng khác
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Noun
Examples
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).
Common questions
What does “encyclopedia” mean?
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.
Is “encyclopedia” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.