Chicago Citation Guide - Dictionary
How to Cite a Dictionary in CHICAGO: Format and Examples
Learn how to cite dictionary entries in Chicago 17th edition format.
Citation Format
"Entry Word." In Dictionary Name, edited by Editor Name. Place: Publisher, Year.Example
"Research." In Academic Dictionary, edited by Robert Davis. New York: Academic Press, 2023.Important Notes
- Start with entry word in quotation marks
- Include editor if available
- Include place and publisher
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