1. a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject

Examples

• The professor published a compendium of medieval literature.
• This compendium contains everything you need to know about gardening.
• The medical compendium serves as a reference for doctors.
• She consulted the compendium of legal terms for her research.
• The travel compendium includes maps, phrases, and cultural tips.
• His compendium of chess strategies became a bestseller.