Question

Which reference provides information about how widely accepted a particular word or phrase is? dictionary glossary thesaurus usage guide?

Answer 1

The reference that provides information about how widely accepted a particular word or phrase is a dictionary. A dictionary is a book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language (typically in alphabetical order) and gives their meaning, or gives the equivalent words in a different language, often also providing information about pronunciation, origin, and usage.

Answer 2

It is to be a usage guide