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Definitions

blue book

NOUN
directory
Synonyms
STRONGEST
almanac catalogue list yellow pages
STRONG
agenda atlas book charts index lineup record register roster scorecard syllabus
WEAK
gazeteer hit list laundry list little black book short list social register white pages who's who
NOUN
examination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
audit checking checkup cross-examination diagnosis experiment exploration inquiry inspection interrogation investigation observation probe questioning questionnaire raid research review scan scrutiny search study survey trial
STRONG
assay battery breakdown canvass catechism dissection exam final grilling inquest inquisition once-over oral perusal quest quiz reconnaissance tryout view
WEAK
legwork perlustration the eye third degree written
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance neglect
NOUN
quiz
Synonyms
STRONGEST
query
STRONG
check exam examination investigation shotgun test
Antonyms
WEAK
answer reply
NOUN
test
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis approval assessment attempt check evaluation experiment final inquiry inspection investigation search standard trial
STRONG
catechism comp confirmation corroboration countdown criterion elimination essay exam fling go inquest lick oral ordeal preliminary probation probing proof questionnaire scrutiny shibboleth substantiation touchstone try tryout verification yardstick
WEAK
dry run pop quiz trial and error trial run
Antonyms
STRONG
conclusion
NOUN
test paper
Synonyms
WEAK
examination paper written written exam
NOUN
who's who
Synonyms
WEAK
directory social register

Example Sentences

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The little blue book now ranks a miserable 12th, on par with the likes of Malaysia, according to a new report by Henley & Partners, a company that advises people on moving abroad.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 19, 2025

Libby Jones, General Manager for Overseas Health and Safety at TUI, explained the company audits the compliance of hotels against safety standards in what's known as the "blue book".

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

Ronan Takizawa, a sophomore at Colorado College, has never heard of a blue book.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2023

He was clean-shaven and carried a bible and a blue book of dedications which had "Jesus First" emblazoned on its cover.

From Reuters • May 26, 2023

“No. Wait,” announced Father as he pulled a small blue book from his back pocket to give Shirley.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.