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Sourcebook

Verb / ˈsɔ:ˌrsbʊk / Another word for sourcebook — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A sourcebook is a book that provides a collection of sources, such as documents or texts, that are used for reference or research.

Synonyms & similar words

compilation compendium handbook manual guidebook encyclopedia collection archive repository library resource document text data materials information reference source

Example sentences

  1. 1. The sourcebook contained valuable historical documents.
  2. 2. I found the definition in a sourcebook about the English language.
  3. 3. The sourcebook helped me understand the topic better.
  4. 4. She consulted a sourcebook to gather evidence for her argument.
  5. 5. The teacher recommended using a sourcebook for the research project.

Quotes

  • 1. 'A good book is a sourcebook for the soul.' - Proverb
  • 2. 'Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.' - Charles William Eliot
  • 3. 'Books are the carriers of civilization... They are companions, teachers, magicians, bankers of the treasures of the mind. Books are humanity in print.' - Barbara W. Tuchman

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