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Isbn

Verb / ˌaɪˌeˌsbi:ˈen / Another word for isbn — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number. It is a unique identifier assigned to every published book, used to identify it in the market and libraries.

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Example sentences

  1. The librarian checked the ISBN of the book before placing it on the shelf.
  2. The author confirmed the ISBN of his new book before it was printed.
  3. The ISBN of the textbook was different in the US and the UK.
  4. The publisher assigned a unique ISBN to each edition of the book.
  5. The ISBN helped the bookstore to identify and order the correct book.

Quotes

  • The ISBN number is the single most important thing that separates one book from every other book. - John Dunning
  • The ISBN is the DNA of the publishing industry. - Mark Leslie Lefebvre
  • The ISBN is the barcode of the book industry. - Michael Bhaskar

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