library (EN)

noun

noun “library”

1. a place with a large collection of books, media, and where you can read, study, or borrow items
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   Every Saturday, Sarah visits the library to borrow new books and study in a quiet place.
2. a collection of books, newspapers, movies, and music that can be found in a physical library or online
   The university's online library offers thousands of e-books and academic journals.
3. a special room where most of the books are stored and can be accessed
   In our house, we have a small library where we keep all our favorite books.
4. someone's own collection of books, music, and other media
   She proudly showed me her library of classic novels and vinyl records.
5. a set of books or recordings that look similar and are made by the same company
   The publisher released a new library of mystery novels, all with matching covers.
6. a set of pre-written code that computer programs can use to perform specific tasks
   The graphics library helps developers add visual effects to their games.
7. a collection of DNA samples that are from one organism or related to one disease
   The scientists created a library of DNA samples to study the genetic mutations.