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variants also cyclopaedia
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  1. encyclopedia
  2. dictionary
  3. catalog
  4. tome
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  • The Wikimedia Foundation, operator of the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, is the latest organization to claim its sites were impacted by rogue OpenAI agents.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The best podcasts always have a secret language and encyclopedia of inside jokes.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of encyclopedia
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  • According to Merriam-Webster, a word has to be used by many, who all agree on the meaning for it, in order for the word to be considered worth adding to the dictionary.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The famed dictionary added 1,400 new words to its dictionary on Wednesday, many focused on internet-first phases and trends.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of dictionary
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  • The successful application of the transmission strings method is an exciting step forward in the modelling of the atmospheres of the over 6,000 worlds in NASA's exoplanet catalog.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to diving into its catalogue for a live performance, the Pixies’ current foursome—Black Francis, Joey Santiago, David Lovering, and Emma Richardson—sits down with the staff writer Amanda Petrusich.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of catalog
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  • In the 432-page tome, Emanuel chronicles his rise from the CAA mailroom to become one of the most powerful people in entertainment and sports.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The breakfast room is a lovely spot to spend time browsing one of the many tomes on fashion and style.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
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“Cyclopedia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclopedia. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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