# Elsevier

/ˈɛɫsəˌvɪɹ/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/elsevier
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a very large company that publishes scientific, technical, and medical books and journals. Many students and researchers know it because it owns famous journals like The Lancet.

For teachers: A major global academic publishing company specialising in scientific, technical, and medical content. It is a primary provider of information analytics and digital research tools for the global research community.

## Examples

- I need to check the Elsevier website for the latest research papers.
- The university library pays a significant subscription fee to access the thousands of journals published by Elsevier.
- As one of the world's largest academic publishers, Elsevier manages a vast portfolio of peer-reviewed journals that are essential for researchers seeking to validate and disseminate their scientific findings.

## Usage notes

- When referring to the company, it is treated as a proper noun and is usually capitalised.

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