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Between libraries.
Having no copies available, we requested an interlibrary loan.
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interlibrary — adj. between libraries (esp. interlibrary loan). * * * “+ adjective Etymology: inter + library (n.) : taking place between libraries interlibrary loan * * * adj … Useful english dictionary
Interlibrary loan — (abbreviated ILL, and sometimes called interloan, document delivery, or document supply) is a service whereby a user of one library can borrow books or receive photocopies of documents that are owned by another library. The user makes a request… … Wikipedia
interlibrary loan — n. to borrow, get a book on/through interlibrary loan * * * get a book on/through interlibrary loan to borrow … Combinatory dictionary
interlibrary — adj. * * * … Universalium
interlibrary — adj. between libraries … English contemporary dictionary
interlibrary — in·ter·library … English syllables
interlibrary — in ter•li′brar•y adj … From formal English to slang
interlibrary loan — 1. a system by which one library obtains a work for a user by borrowing it from another library. 2. a loan made by this system. [1925 30; INTER + LIBRARY] * * * … Universalium
interlibrary loan — system by which books may be borrowed by one library from another … English contemporary dictionary
interlibrary loan — /ɪntəlaɪbri ˈloʊn/ (say intuhluybree lohn), / brəri / (say bruhree ) noun 1. a system by which one library borrows a publication from another library. 2. a loan made in this way …
