- reference library
- `reference ,library noun counta place containing a lot of reference books that you can read there but cannot take away
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
reference library — or reference department n. a library, or a department of a large library, whose collection is open for use on the premises only * * * … Universalium
reference library — reference libraries N COUNT A reference library is a library that contains books which you can look at in the library itself but which you cannot borrow … English dictionary
reference library — or reference department n. a library, or a department of a large library, whose collection is open for use on the premises only … English World dictionary
reference library — reference .library n a public library or a room in a library, that contains books that you can read but not take away →↑lending library … Dictionary of contemporary English
reference library — ► NOUN ▪ a library in which the books are to be consulted rather than borrowed … English terms dictionary
reference library — noun 1. : a collection of books often about a particular subject useful for consultation a reference library of science 2. : a library the books of which may be used on the premises but may not be taken out * * * noun, pl ⋯ braries [count] 1 : a… … Useful english dictionary
Reference library — A reference library does not lend books and other items; instead, they must be read at the library itself. Typically such libraries are used for research purposes, for example at a university. Some items at reference libraries may be historical… … Wikipedia
reference library — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms reference library : singular reference library plural reference libraries a place containing a lot of reference books that you can read there but cannot take away … English dictionary
reference library — library which contains reference books (dictionaries, encyclopedia, etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
reference library — /ˈrɛfrəns laɪbri/ (say refruhns luybree) noun a library of reference books which may be consulted but generally not borrowed or taken away …