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View synonyms for source book

source book

or sourcebook

noun

  1. an original writing, as a document, record, or diary, that supplies an authoritative basis for future writing, study, evaluation, etc.
  2. a volume containing a small collection of such writings, usually on a specific subject, used in research.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of source book1

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
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Example Sentences

Although much of the information given is not now uninteresting it will in the course of time serve as a valuable source book.

State the facts from the Source Book which lead you to your answer.

This prime source book in two volumes is a government publication and ought to be in every public library.

This may be called a source book on the subject indicated as there is no attempt at narrative or connective matter.

It is further planned to publish a source-book on Church history to supplement the texts.

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