Yes, a dictionary is a kind or reference manual.
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Reference books are non-fictional books in which you can look for factual information. The dictionary, the encyclopedia, the World Almanac . . . like that.
The Gregg Reference Manual was created in 1951.
In this context, it is common. A specific dictionary, like the Webster's Dictionary, is proper.
There are no quarters in a dictionary. A dictionary is a reference book that contains words and their definitions, not coins.
Reference your owner's manual for maximum load weight.
Labor Relations Reference Manual was created in 1937.
The definition of destitute can be found in the Webster dictionary, The Free Dictionary, Dictionary Reference, MacMillan Dictionary, and Thought Catalog.
One can find the deifinition of infrastructure on websites like Wikipedia, the free Dictionary or Oxford Dictionaries. It is also explained on Investopedia or Dictionary Reference.
Yes, a dictionary is a reference tool that provides definitions, pronunciations, and sometimes usage examples of words in a language. It is used to help individuals understand the meaning of words and how they are used in context.
If you are referring to something like a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc. I would say a reference book.