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compendium
A book or written work that provides a concise but comprehensive summary of a particular field of knowledge or topic; a guide or handbook.
Sein neues Buch ist ein Kompendium der modernen europäischen Geschichte.
His new book is a compendium of modern European history.
'Kompendium' (compendium) is a word used in educated and specialist language. It sounds formal and is mainly used in academic, scientific, or literary contexts.
Der Professor empfahl ein Kompendium zur Einführung in die Philosophie.
The professor recommended a compendium as an introduction to philosophy.
The topic of the compendium is usually attached with a genitive attribute or an 'über' (about/on) phrase. For example: 'ein Kompendium der Physik' (a compendium of physics) or 'ein Kompendium über Heilpflanzen' (a compendium on medicinal plants).
Er hat ein umfassendes Kompendium der deutschen Grammatik verfasst.
He wrote a comprehensive compendium of German grammar.
Since a compendium is a work that is created, typical verbs are 'verfassen' (to write), 'erstellen' (to create), 'herausgeben' (to publish/edit), or 'veröffentlichen' (to publish).
Der Verlag plant, nächstes Jahr ein neues Kompendium herauszugeben.
The publishing house plans to publish a new compendium next year.
manual / handbook
Handbuch and Kompendium can both summarize knowledge about a field. A Handbuch is usually organized systematically as a practical reference or working tool, whereas a Kompendium tends to condense knowledge into a brief summary. Choose “Handbuch” for practical use and “Kompendium” for a concentrated overview.
Das Kompendium fasst die wichtigsten Informationen über die Maschine auf wenigen Seiten zusammen.
The compendium summarizes the most important information about the machine in just a few pages.
Im Handbuch findet die Technikerin Schritt für Schritt die wichtigsten Informationen zur Maschine.
In the handbook, the technician finds the most important information about the machine, explained step by step.
