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compendiums

kəmˈpɛndɪəm

noun

a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication.

an invaluable compendium of useful information about language

collection,compilation,anthology,treasury,digest,summary,synopsis,precis,résumé,outline,summarization,round-up,summing-up,companion,handbook,manual,vade mecum,conspectus,summa,epitome

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compendium

kəmˈpɛndɪəm

noun

a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication.

an invaluable compendium of useful information about language

collection,compilation,anthology,treasury,digest,summary,synopsis,precis,résumé,outline,summarization,round-up,summing-up,companion,handbook,manual,vade mecum,conspectus,summa,epitome

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compendia

kəmˈpɛndɪəm

noun

a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication.

an invaluable compendium of useful information about language

collection,compilation,anthology,treasury,digest,summary,synopsis,precis,résumé,outline,summarization,round-up,summing-up,companion,handbook,manual,vade mecum,conspectus,summa,epitome

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books

bʊk

noun

a written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers.

a book of selected poems

volume,tome,work,printed work,publication,title,opus,treatise,novel,storybook,manual,handbook,guide,companion,reference book,paperback,hardback,softback,yellowback

verb

reserve (accommodation, a place, etc.); buy (a ticket) in advance.

I have booked a table at the Swan

reserve,make a reservation for,arrange in advance,prearrange,arrange for,order,charter,hire,bag,engage,bespeak,arrange,programme,schedule,timetable,line up,secure,fix up,lay on,slate

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book

bʊk

noun

a written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers.

a book of selected poems

volume,tome,work,printed work,publication,title,opus,treatise,novel,storybook,manual,handbook,guide,companion,reference book,paperback,hardback,softback,yellowback

verb

reserve (accommodation, a place, etc.); buy (a ticket) in advance.

I have booked a table at the Swan

reserve,make a reservation for,arrange in advance,prearrange,arrange for,order,charter,hire,bag,engage,bespeak,arrange,programme,schedule,timetable,line up,secure,fix up,lay on,slate

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almanacs

/ˈɔːlmənak/

noun

An annual calendar containing important dates and statistical information such as astronomical data and tide tables.

One member of this group happens to have an almanac with all the dates that are meaningful to him in whatever personal way – birthdays, anniversaries, etc. – circled in red.

yearbook,calendar,register,annual,manual,handbook,compendium

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almanac

/ˈɔlməˌnæk/
/ˈælməˌnæk/

noun

An annual calendar containing important dates and statistical information such as astronomical data and tide tables.

One member of this group happens to have an almanac with all the dates that are meaningful to him in whatever personal way – birthdays, anniversaries, etc. – circled in red.

yearbook,calendar,register,annual,manual,handbook,compendium

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