source book
Americannoun
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an original writing, as a document, record, or diary, that supplies an authoritative basis for future writing, study, evaluation, etc.
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a volume containing a small collection of such writings, usually on a specific subject, used in research.
Etymology
Origin of source book
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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At the end of the source book, they say maybe Redford would run for president.
From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2019
To understand how this year has been like no other in California horse racing, you can look at the cover of the Del Mar Owners-Trainers-Jockeys 2019 source book.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2019
As a source book – part coffee table volume, part oral history – a Lennon fan could hardly ask for more.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 9, 2018
But primarily this is not a source book, but a long ethical essay, with considerable gaiety, humor and a refreshing time perspective.
From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2018
He was familiar with the documents—especially with Mather's "Magnalia," that great source book of New England poetry and romance.
From Four Americans Roosevelt, Hawthorne, Emerson, Whitman by Henry A. (Henry Augustin) Beers
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