gray literature

A form of grey literature — Materials and research produced by organizations outside of the traditional commercial or academic publishing and distribution channels.

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Meanings

noungray literature (uncountable)
  1. USalternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of grey literature.
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APA

gray literature. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gray%20literature

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“gray literature.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gray%20literature. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gray literature,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gray%20literature.

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