Bradford's law

proper noun

A pattern that observes the diminishing returns in the search for references within science journals.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. computationalA pattern that observes the diminishing returns in the search for references within science journals.

Origin

Named after Samuel C. Bradford (1878–1948).

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Bradford's law. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bradford's%20law

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“Bradford's law.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bradford's%20law. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Bradford's law,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bradford's%20law.

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