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bibliography

/ˌbɪb.liˈɒɡ.rə.fi/

[/ˌbɪb.liˈɒɡ.rə.fi/]

a list of sources used

Intermediatenoun

Definition

A bibliography is a list of the books and sources used in a piece of research. It appears at the end of an essay or report.

Example

List all your books in the bibliography at the end.

List all your books in the bibliography at the end.

Etymology

From Greek 'biblion' (book) and 'graphein' (to write).

How & Where It’s Used

Required at the end of research essays to list sources.

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