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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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
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
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 untitled illustration on page 26 was not listed in the List of Illustrations of the source book.
From Pinocchio The Tale of a Puppet by Carsey, Alice
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