source book
Americannoun
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an original writing, as a document, record, or diary, that supplies an authoritative basis for future writing, study, evaluation, etc.
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a volume containing a small collection of such writings, usually on a specific subject, used in research.
Etymology
Origin of source book
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” is completed and will guide the upcoming seasons, unlike the unfocused, poorly paced last part of “Game of Thrones,” where the scripts outran the still-in-progress source book material.
From Washington Post • Oct. 24, 2022
If one didn’t already know about the Sackler family from news reports, or Beth Macy’s source book, or Patrick Radden Keefe’s exposé “Empire of Pain,” this show was an eye-opener.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2022
At the end of the source book, they say maybe Redford would run for president.
From Slate • Oct. 18, 2019
But the source book, drafted in a mind-boggling six weeks, is a wonder: magical, lyrical and taut.
From The Guardian • Jan. 16, 2013
Transcriber's notes: In the source book, footnotes on each page were lettered from 'a'.
From The Geneva Protocol by Miller, David Hunter
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