: giving practical instruction and advice (as on a craft)
how-to books on all sorts of hobbies—
Harry Milt
Harry Milt
: a practical method or instruction
the how-tos of balancing a checkbook
also
: something (such as a book) that provides such instruction
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Curiosity, imagination, how-to-team.
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The book is a how-to manual for aspiring golfers with tips and tricks for swinging, posture, balance and mental toughness.
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Adjective
Her nonprofit, the Health Freedom Defense Fund, is now distributing model legislation and a how-to guide, with talking points to persuade legislators.
—Audrey Dutton, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Curiosity, imagination, how-to-team.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
However, Ree Drummond, aka the Pioneer Woman, is about to change your mind entirely with a surprisingly detailed Velcro roller how-to video.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Mar. 2023
The book is a how-to manual for aspiring golfers with tips and tricks for swinging, posture, balance and mental toughness.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
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“How-to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how-to. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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