# list of sources

**Pronunciation:** lɪst əv ˈsɔːrsɪz · LIST uv SOR-siz

**Part of speech:** noun phrase

## Meaning

A documented record of the books, articles, websites, or interviews used to gather information for a project or academic work.

## Examples

- The professor required a comprehensive list of sources for every essay submitted in the course.
- Please double-check your list of sources to ensure all citations follow the correct formatting style.
- She spent hours organizing her list of sources alphabetically to make it easier for readers to verify her facts.

## Synonyms

- bibliography — A formal, structured list of works cited in a document.
- references — Commonly used in academic papers to denote specific materials cited.
- works cited — Specific terminology used in MLA style for the final list of sources.
- reference list — A standard, neutral way to label the section containing source details.

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