Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
secondary source
noun
/ˈsɛkənˌdɛri sɔrs/
Definition
A secondary source is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere.
Examples
- A history book that references original documents is a secondary source.
- Articles reviewing and analyzing research studies are considered secondary sources.
- Biographies that interpret a person’s life based on primary documents are secondary sources.
Meaning
Secondary sources interpret, analyze, or summarize primary sources, providing context or commentary on the original information.
Synonyms
- Interpretative source
- Commentary
- Analysis
