reference work

About 0.61 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A compendium of information which is not generally intended to be read from beginning to end but rather consulted on a spot basis, and is compiled for ease of reference; especially, a reference book, whether in print, digital, or both.

   a small-format reference work

Similar words

reference book reference book of facts encyclopedia synopsis compendium recueil enciclopedia handbook sourcebook