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Definition of bibliography

bibliography

/ˌbɪb.liˈɑː.ɡrə.fi/
bib · li · og · ra · phy
Adverb:bibliographically
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Plural:bibliographies
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Adjective:bibliographic
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• noun

1

A systematic list of the books, articles, and other sources referred to in a scholarly work, typically printed as an appendix at the end of a book or paper.

Example

"Before submitting her history thesis, she double-checked the bibliography to ensure every archival source was properly formatted."

2

The history, systematic identification, and physical description of books, manuscripts, and other publications as material objects.

Example

"His graduate seminar in analytical bibliography examined how sixteenth-century printing presses affected the layout of early folios."

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biblicism
bibliographic
bibliographical
bibliography
bibliophile
bibrons stiletto snake
bicameral

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bibliography. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bibliography
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