CEFR B2

compendium

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

This book is a useful compendium of all the major theories in physics.
She found a comprehensive compendium of gardening techniques.

Synonyms: summary, digest, encyclopedia, handbook, repository

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compendium (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

Definition

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

Examples

This book is a useful compendium of all the major theories in physics.
She found a comprehensive compendium of gardening techniques.
The website offers a compendium of recipes from around the world.

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