encyclopedia

noun

Definition of encyclopedianext
as in dictionary
a reference work that contains information about many different subjects or a lot of information about a particular subject The school library's encyclopedia occupied much of the bookshelf. an encyclopedia of literature

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Recent Examples of encyclopedia Hundreds of thousands of sites are also still citing Musk’s encyclopedia, which could spread misinformation even further. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026 Bayreuth's 239th Ring Cycle was an encyclopedia of interpretations rather than a new one. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 The work consisted of small decisions made in rapid succession, each one nudging the encyclopedia closer to order. — Carson Griffith, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 In a candidate survey on Ballotpedia, an online encyclopedia of elections, Cass argues that a largely rural district should be represented by someone with firsthand knowledge of rural Missouri. — Jack Harvel july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for encyclopedia
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  1. dictionary
  2. catalog
  3. book
  4. textbook
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  • According to Merriam-Webster, a word has to be used by many, who all agree on the meaning for it, in order for the word to be considered worth adding to the dictionary.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The famed dictionary added 1,400 new words to its dictionary on Wednesday, many focused on internet-first phases and trends.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of dictionary
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  • The successful application of the transmission strings method is an exciting step forward in the modelling of the atmospheres of the over 6,000 worlds in NASA's exoplanet catalog.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to diving into its catalogue for a live performance, the Pixies’ current foursome—Black Francis, Joey Santiago, David Lovering, and Emma Richardson—sits down with the staff writer Amanda Petrusich.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
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  • Eventually, in 1914, Jo succeeded in publishing Vincent’s letters in an ambitious three-volume book, which today is considered one of the most revealing and important works of art history.
    — Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Students, working-class people, artists, local neighborhood families, musicians and people from all walks of life who simply love books and reading.
    — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
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  • After an eight-play, 71-yard jaunt by the Rams tied the game at 27 with seven minutes and 14 seconds to go, the teams traded especially textbook scoring drives.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
  • At times, the photographs have the glossy, didactic quality of the figures in a textbook.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
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“Encyclopedia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclopedia. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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