bib·li·og·ra·phy (bĭb'lē-ŏg'rə-fē)
n., pl., -phies.

1. A list of the works of a specific author or publisher.
2. 1. A list of writings relating to a given subject: a bibliography of Latin American history.
   2. A list of writings used or considered by an author in preparing a particular work.
3. 1. The description and identification of the editions, dates of issue, authorship, and typography of books or other written material.
   2. A compilation of such information.

bibliographical bib'li·o·graph'i·cal (-ə-grăf'ĭ-kəl) or bib'li·o·graph'ic (-ĭk) adj.
bibliographically bib'li·o·graph'i·cal·ly adv.

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