as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
an owner's manual comes with the camera
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Recent Examples of manual
Kara McGinley, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Technical writers simplify complex technical information to create easy-to-understand documents, manuals or guides for consumers or company staff.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Vehicles that pass inspection will receive a higher viscosity oil, which also requires a new oil fill cap, an oil filter replacement, and an owner's manual insert.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Ensure your Wi-Fi router is using the latest software by logging into your router settings through a web browser (check the manual for the address) or its app.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Technical writers simplify complex technical information to create easy-to-understand documents, manuals or guides for consumers or company staff.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
For manual cleanup, sort by date or sender and bulk delete/archive as needed.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Vehicles that pass inspection will receive a higher viscosity oil, which also requires a new oil fill cap, an oil filter replacement, and an owner's manual insert.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Noun
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According to its handbook, that process typically involves a consultation, then an initial parole hearing.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 May 2025
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While many new leaders focus on achieving results, the most impactful lessons often come from what isn’t in the handbook — like how to build trust, recover from failure and communicate with clarity.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pro tip: Don't forget to save the bones for homemade stock.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Chefs take the homemade batter and make waffles in the waffle iron and douse them with cannoli cream.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Apple's new features also include a system-wide reading mode designed to make text easier to read for users with disabilities such as dyslexia or low vision, the company said.—
Arsheeya Bajwa,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Alex Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
14 May 2025
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“Manual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manual. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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