a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
A work containing factual articles on subjects in every field of knowledge, usually arranged alphabetically A subject encyclopedia is a similar work, on a single field of activity or a single subject An encyclopedia can be one volume or many volumes, depending on the amount of material included
usually made up of individual articles by authorities giving a broad overview and background information In addition, they include references to authoritative books and articles on a subject
A comprehensive reference work with articles on a range of topics. Some encyclopedias are intended to convey general knowledge, while others focus on one discipline, subject, nationality or ethnicity. Since the 18th century, they have always been arranged in some systematic order, usually alphabetical. Encyclopedias may span several volumes (if printed), and contain illustrations, maps and statistics
Provides a general overview on a topic They make a good place to start research Field - A part of a record used for a particular category of data, i e the title field displays the title for each record in a database; other fields include author, subject, call number, circulation status, etc
One or more volumes containing informational articles on subjects in many fields of knowledge or a specific field Used in research to provide background information (Unit 2> Starting Your Search)
A book or multi-volume set containing articles on a range of subjects An encyclopedia may be general and multidisciplinary, or subject specific and comprehensive
A book or set of books containing informational articles on subjects in every field of knowledge, usually arranged in alphabetical order, or a similar work limited to a special field or subject
A work containing factual articles on subjects in every field of knowledge, usually arranged alphabetically A SUBJECT ENCYCLOPEDIA is a similar work on a single field of activity or a single subject An encyclopedia can be one volume or many volumes, depending on the amount of material included
A reference source containing information on a variety of topics This information may be supplied in short paragraphs or in lengthy articles that include citations to other works on the same topic Encyclopedias can be general - covering all topics, or specialized - focusing on a particular discipline such as art or philosophy
A book, or set of books, or digital version of such, containing authoritative information about a variety of topics, Print encyclopedia arrange entries in alphabetical order, digital versions are usually searchable by keyword or subject Multi-volume encyclopedias often include an index in the last volume Also spelled encyclopaedia Synonymous with cyclopedia
A reference book or a set of books containing informational articles, arranged in alphabetical order General encyclopedias deal with many subjects; subject encyclopedias provide information on a single subject Used to obtain background information on topics of interest
E Encyclopedia - an information source usually made up of individual articles by experts Most articles give a broad overview and background information plus references to authoritative books and articles on each subject In addition to general encyclopedias like Britannica there are encyclopedias which cover specific fields such as Encyclopedia of Jazz; Encyclopedia of Philosophy; and the Encyclopedia of the Persian Gulf War
An encyclopedia is a book or set of books in which facts about many different subjects or about one particular subject are arranged for reference, usually in alphabetical order. a book or CD, or a set of these, containing facts about many different subjects, or containing detailed facts about one subject (encyclopaedia , from enkyklios paideia )
A work containing information on all subjects, or limited to a special field or subject, arranged in systematic (usually alphabetical) order Encyclopedias may be in one volume, in which case very brief information will be given, or they may be in many volumes with longer, more comprehensive articles, usually written by experts, and sometimes containing bibliographies and illustrations
A book or set of books containing informational articles on either a specific subject or a wide-rage of subjects, usually arranged in alphabetical order
A book, alphabetically arranged by subject, that contains information on virtually all branches of knowledge or coverage of a specific branch of knowledge (ex Nursing Encyclopedia)
A reference source containing information on a variety of terms, persons, and events This information may be supplied in short paragraphs or in lengthy articles that include citations to other works on the same topic Encyclopedias can be general, covering all topics, or specialized, focusing on a particular discipline such as art or philosophy