# bibliographic

/ˌbɪbɫiˈɑˌɡɹɑfɪk/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bibliographic
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

relating to books, how they are listed, or how they are organized in a library. You use this to describe information about a book's author, title, or publication date.

For teachers: relating to the description, listing, or organization of books and other written works. Often used in academic contexts to describe the data found in a reference list or citation.

## Examples

- The student checked the bibliographic information on the back of the book.
- The researcher spent hours verifying the bibliographic details of every source cited in the final chapter.
- Digital libraries now allow for the automatic extraction of bibliographic metadata, streamlining the process of citation management for scholars working across multiple disciplines.

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