noun
bibliography
bib-lee-AH-gruh-fee/ˌbɪbliˈɑːɡrəfi/
A list of writings and other sources used in a work or concerning a subject.
An open notebook displays a bibliography beside a stack of books.
Etymology
“Book” plus “writing” originally meant the writing of books. The meaning shifted through the study of books and publications to a list of works, including sources used or consulted.
In context
including a full list of references and a bibliography
More examples
- Include every source you cite in your bibliography.
- The library maintains a bibliography of books about local history.
- These articles have useful bibliographies for further research.
Forms
bibliography · bibliographies
bibliographic adjective — Relating to lists of writings and sources.
Similar words
- reference list
- Usually lists cited sources, rather than broader works on a subject.
- reading list
- Recommends works to read, not necessarily sources already used.