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• encyclopedia, Cyclopedia1.) Encyclopedia, cyclopedia, encyclopaedia, cyclopaedia -- (a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty)
  
  cyclopedia, encyclopaedia, Cyclopaedia1.) Encyclopedia, cyclopedia, encyclopaedia, cyclopaedia -- (a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty)
  
  cyclopaedia -- (a Reference1.) Mention, reference -- (a remark that calls attention to something or someone; "she made frequent mention of her promotion"; "there was no mention of it"; "the speaker made several references to his wife")
  
  2.) Citation, cite, acknowledgment, credit, reference, mention, quotation -- (a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases")
  
  reference work (Often1.) Frequently, often, oftentimes, oft, ofttimes -- (many times at short intervals; "we often met over a cup of coffee")
  
  2.) Much, a great deal, often -- (frequently or in great quantities; "I don't drink much"; "I don't travel much")
  
  often in Several1.) Respective, several, various -- (considered individually; "the respective club members"; "specialists in their several fields"; "the various reports all agreed")
  
  2.) Several -- (distinct and individual; "three several times")
  
  several volumes) Containing1.) Incorporate, contain, comprise -- (include or contain; have as a component; "A totally new idea is comprised in this paper"; "The record contains many old songs from the 1930's")
  
  2.) Hold, bear, carry, contain -- (contain or hold; have within; "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water")
  
  containing articles on Various1.) Assorted, various -- (of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity; "assorted sizes"; "his disguises are many and various"; "various experiments have failed to disprove the theory"; "cited various reasons for his behavior")
  
  2.) Respective, several, various -- (considered individually; "the respective club members"; "specialists in their several fields"; "the various reports all agreed")
  
  various topics (Often1.) Frequently, often, oftentimes, oft, ofttimes -- (many times at short intervals; "we often met over a cup of coffee")
  
  2.) Much, a great deal, often -- (frequently or in great quantities; "I don't drink much"; "I don't travel much")
  
  often arranged in Alphabetical1.) Alphabetic, alphabetical -- (relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet; "alphabetical writing system")
  
  2.) Alphabetic, alphabetical -- (arranged in order according to the alphabet; "an alphabetic arrangement"; "dictionaries list words in alphabetical order")
  
  alphabetical order) Dealing1.) Dealing -- (method or manner of conduct in relation to others; "honest dealing")
  
  2.) Transaction, dealing, dealings -- (the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities); "no transactions are possible without him"; "he has always been honest is his dealings with me")
  
  dealing with the Entire1.) Stallion, entire -- (uncastrated adult male horse)
  
  1.) Entire, full, total -- (constituting the full quantity or extent; complete; "an entire town devastated by an earthquake"; "gave full attention"; "a total failure")
  
  entire range of Human1.) Homo, man, human being, human -- (any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage)
  
  1.) Human -- (characteristic of humanity; "human nature")
  
  human knowledge or with some Particular1.) Particular, specific -- (a fact about some part (as opposed to general); "he always reasons from the particular to the general")
  
  2.) Detail, particular, item -- (a small part that can be considered separately from the whole; "it was perfect in all details")
  
  particular specialty)

Related Terms - "Encyclopedia"

Meaning 1 of Encyclopediaencyclopedia, cyclopedia, encyclopaedia, cyclopaedia reference book, reference, reference work, book of facts

• Cookbook1.) Cookbook, cookery book -- (a book of recipes and cooking directions)
  
  Cookbook, Cookery book1.) Cookbook, cookery book -- (a book of recipes and cooking directions)
  
  Cookery book - A book of recipes and cooking directions

• Instruction book1.) Instruction book -- (a book of directions for using or operating some piece of equipment)
  
  Instruction book - A book of directions for using or operating some piece of equipment

• Source book1.) Source book -- (a collection of historically important documents published together as a book)
  
  Source book - A collection of historically important documents published together as a book

• Wordbook1.) Wordbook -- (a reference book containing words (usually with their meanings))
  
  Wordbook - A reference book containing words (usually with their meanings)

• Handbook1.) Handbook, enchiridion, vade mecum -- (a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location)
  
  Handbook, Enchiridion1.) Handbook, enchiridion, vade mecum -- (a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location)
  
  Enchiridion, Vade mecum1.) Handbook, enchiridion, vade mecum -- (a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location)
  
  Vade mecum - A concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location

• Directory1.) Directory -- (an alphabetical list of names and addresses)
  
  2.) Directory -- ((computer science) a listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk))
  
  Directory - An alphabetical list of names and addresses

• Annual1.) Annual -- (a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
  
  2.) Annual, yearly, yearbook -- (a reference book that is published regularly once every year)
  
  Annual, Yearly1.) Annual, yearly, yearbook -- (a reference book that is published regularly once every year)
  
  1.) Annual, yearly -- (occurring or payable every year; "an annual trip to Paris"; "yearly medical examinations"; "annual (or yearly) income")
  
  Yearly, Yearbook1.) Yearbook -- (a book published annually by the graduating class of a high school or college usually containing photographs of faculty and graduating students)
  
  2.) Annual, yearly, yearbook -- (a reference book that is published regularly once every year)
  
  Yearbook - A plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year

• Atlas1.) Atlas -- ((Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders)
  
  2.) Atlas, book of maps, map collection -- (a collection of maps in book form)
  
  Atlas, Book of maps1.) Atlas, book of maps, map collection -- (a collection of maps in book form)
  
  Book of maps, Map collection1.) Atlas, book of maps, map collection -- (a collection of maps in book form)
  
  Map collection - (Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders

• Encyclopedia1.) Encyclopedia, cyclopedia, encyclopaedia, cyclopaedia -- (a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty)
  
  Encyclopedia, Cyclopedia1.) Encyclopedia, cyclopedia, encyclopaedia, cyclopaedia -- (a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty)
  
  Cyclopedia, Encyclopaedia1.) Encyclopedia, cyclopedia, encyclopaedia, cyclopaedia -- (a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty)
  
  Encyclopaedia, Cyclopaedia1.) Encyclopedia, cyclopedia, encyclopaedia, cyclopaedia -- (a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty)
  
  Cyclopaedia - A reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty