10 Best Reference Websites

The Top Reference Sites on the Web

1

Wikipedia

A free encyclopedia with millions of articles contributed collaboratively using Wiki software, in dozens of languages.

wikipedia.org

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2

How Stuff Works

Over 50 explanatory articles.

howstuffworks.com

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3

Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com

Dictionary.com - the largest and most trusted free online dictionary. Quickly find accurate definitions and audio pronunciations of…

dictionary.reference.com

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4

OneLook Dictionaries

Contains a database of words, terms, names, and acronyms.

onelook.com

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5

W3 Schools

Includes collection of web building tutorials.

w3schools.com

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6

Internet Archive

A digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Includes a text archive of digitised books from…

archive.org

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7

The Internet Movie Database

Features plot summaries, reviews, cast lists, and theatre schedules.

imdb.com

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8

Urban Dictionary

A veritable cornucopia of streetwise lingo, posted and defined by its readers.

urbandictionary.com

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9

Farlex Free Dictionary

Collection of dictionaries by subject including medical and legal together with free and subscription encyclopedias, in ten languages.

thefreedictionary.com

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Internet Public Library

Compiled and organized at the University of Michigan School of Information. Also hosts a collection of online books.

ipl.org

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