referencelibrary
nounUK /ˈrɛf.rəns ˈlaɪ.brər.i/
US /ˈrɛf.rəns ˈlaɪ.brɛr.i/
A special library where you can look at books and get help but cannot take them home.
The student went to the reference library to find maps for her project.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A collection of helpful facts or materials kept together for quick answers.
The website acts as a reference library for coding questions.
3. A place in a software program where information is stored for looking up.
The app includes a reference library of common error messages.
4. A set of books such as dictionaries and encyclopedias meant to be consulted, not read straight through.
Our classroom has a small reference library of atlases and almanacs.