webliography: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal, Academic
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What does “webliography” mean?
A list of online resources (websites, digital documents) on a specific topic, compiled for reference.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A list of online resources (websites, digital documents) on a specific topic, compiled for reference.
A bibliography specifically citing internet-based sources, analogous to a traditional bibliography but for web content. It may be a standalone document or a section within a larger work.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or spelling. The concept is equally understood in both academic communities.
Connotations
Slightly clinical, technical. Implies a systematic, curated approach to online sources.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both varieties, confined to specific academic writing, particularly in library science, digital humanities, or research methodology sections.
Grammar
How to Use “webliography” in a Sentence
The [RESEARCH PAPER] contains a webliography on [TOPIC].The author compiled a webliography of [RESOURCE TYPE].Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “webliography” in a Sentence
verb
British English
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American English
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adverb
British English
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American English
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adjective
British English
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American English
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Primary context. Used in theses, dissertations, and academic papers to cite web-based sources formally.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Used in library science, information science, and digital research methodology.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “webliography”
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “webliography”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “webliography”
- Using it to mean 'a website' (it's a list *about* websites).
- Spelling it as 'webbliography' or 'weblography'.
- Using it in informal contexts.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, though it is a low-frequency, specialised term used primarily in academic and library contexts.
Only if all your cited sources are exclusively online. A standard bibliography includes all sources, while a webliography is a subset for digital references.
A webliography is formally structured, often annotated, and follows citation standards. A link list or bookmarks are informal and personal.
No. It is a technical term. In most contexts, simply saying 'list of online sources' or 'online bibliography' is more widely understood.
A list of online resources (websites, digital documents) on a specific topic, compiled for reference.
Webliography is usually formal, academic in register.
Webliography: in British English it is pronounced /wɛbliˈɒɡrəfi/, and in American English it is pronounced /wɛbliˈɑːɡrəfi/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
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Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: WEB + biblioGRAPHY = a BIBLIOGRAPHY for the WEB.
Conceptual Metaphor
A MAP of online knowledge; a curated PATH through internet resources.
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary purpose of a 'webliography'?