referencecollection
nounUK /ˈrɛfərəns kəˈlɛkʃən/
US /ˈrɛfərəns kəˈlɛkʃən/
A reference collection is a group of books and other things kept together so people can look things up.
The library keeps encyclopedias and dictionaries in its reference collection.
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2. A set of samples or specimens kept for scientific study and comparison.
The museum's reference collection includes hundreds of preserved insects.
3. A curated set of data or materials used as a standard for checking other things.
The lab maintains a reference collection of known minerals for testing.
4. A group of items set aside in a library that cannot be borrowed and must be used on site.
Students can only read the reference collection inside the reading room.