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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Christopher Nolan made ‘Oppenheimer’ lightning-fast, but the story of writing and adapting the source book, ‘American Prometheus,’ is a half-century epic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2023
The group plans to create a source book for interpreters and guides to use while interacting with the half a million people who visit the historical site every year.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 16, 2019
At the end of the source book, they say maybe Redford would run for president.
From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2019
But the source book, drafted in a mind-boggling six weeks, is a wonder: magical, lyrical and taut.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 16, 2013
The American guide: a source book and complete travel guide for the U.S.
From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1977 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
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