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Encyclopedia
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An encyclopedia is a compendium of information; a book or books, containing authoritative information about a variety of topics, with the entries arranged in alphabetical order. Multi-volume encyclopedias often include an index in the last volume. Also spelled encyclopaedia or encyclopædia. Synonymous with cyclopedia.
Often in physical format, there are increasing number of electronic format encyclopedias available.