Meaning & Definition of word "Bibliography"

Bibliography

/ˌbɪblioʊˈɡrɑːfi/

noun:

  • 1. A list of the books and articles that have been used or referenced in a work, typically placed at the end of the work.
    • Example: Before submitting her dissertation, she ensured that the bibliography was complete and formatted correctly.
  • 2. The study or listing of written works, including their authorship and publication details.
    • Example: His extensive bibliography encompasses a wide range of topics in environmental science.
  • 3. A list of references or sources consulted in the preparation of a scholarly work.
    • Example: The professor provided a detailed bibliography for her students to follow when researching their papers.

Etymology

From modern Latin bibliographia, from Greek biblion 'book' + -graphia 'writing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Annotated bibliography:

A bibliography that includes brief descriptions or evaluations of each source.

Bibliography management:

The use of tools and software to organize and format bibliographies.

Citation styles:

Different formats used for bibliographies and citations, such as APA, MLA, and Chicago.

Related Words

citation:

A reference to a source that gives credit to the original author.

source:

A document, book, or other material that provides information.

reference:

A mention or citation of a source of information.

Slang Meanings of bibliography

Meaning: Biblio

Example Sentence: Hey, can you send me the biblio for that paper?

Meaning: Lit list

Example Sentence: Don't forget to add that to your lit list before submitting!