reference library

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

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noun, pl ⋯ -braries [count]
1 : a collection of books often about a particular subject

a reference library of science

2 : a library that lets you use books while you are there but does not allow you to take the books home — compare ↑lending library

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ˈreference library [reference library reference libraries] noun
a library containing books that can be read in the library but cannot be borrowed

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • 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 — reference ,library noun count a 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

  • 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 …  

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