literature

8 definitions • 13 examples

written artistic works, especially those with a high and lasting artistic value:

classical/modern literature

"Wuthering Heights" is a classic of English literature.

all the information relating to a subject, especially information written by experts:

It's important to keep up-to-date with the literature in your field.

There is very little literature on the disease.

printed material published by a company that is intended to encourage people to buy that company's products or services; material that an organization publishes in order to persuade people to agree with its opinions:

Could you send me your literature on/about car insurance policies, please?

The Republicans were quick to highlight the Democrats' proposed tax increases in their campaign literature.

writing that has lasting value as art:

The course in English literature covers Shakespeare’s plays.

all the information written about a subject:

The medical literature is full of examples of accidental discoveries that led to important advances in science.

Literature is also printed material published by a company that informs people about its products or services:

They handed out literature at the meeting about their new software.

all the information relating to a subject, especially information written by specialists:

It's important to keep up-to-date with the literature in your field.

Studies in technology management literature propose that radical innovations increase company performance and competitive advantage.

printed material published by a company, etc. to encourage people to buy its products or services:

sales/promotional literature

literature on/about sth Could you send me your literature on car insurance policies, please?