how-to
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1how–to
adjective \ˈhau̇-ˈtü\Definition of HOW-TO
: giving practical instruction and advice (as on a craft) <how–to books on all sorts of hobbies — Harry Milt>
See First Known Use of HOW-TO
1926
2how–to
nounDefinition of HOW-TO
: a practical method or instruction <the how–tos of balancing a checkbook>; also : something (as a book) that provides such instruction
First Known Use of HOW-TO
1954
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