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handbook

noun

ˈhan(d)-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce handbook (audio)
Definition of handbooknext
as in manual
a book used for instruction in a subject a handbook of grammar

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Recent Examples of handbook The company also publishes a garden guide, a kids’ edition, and special handbooks on container gardens, vegetables, and herbs. — HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026 The conference’s athletic trainers also meet annually each May to discuss the handbook and recommendations for both educational purposes and to check for updates, according to Naumovich. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2026 The same program also offers free handbooks in English and Spanish. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 The claims appear to be another old play from the anti-vaccine handbook. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handbook
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbook
  1. manual
  2. textbook
  3. text
  4. dictionary
Noun
  • Braun writes that popular volumes included Bibles, farming and health manuals, biographies, and fiction.
    — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The manual also notes that social criteria at the farm level are not currently required for natural-fiber standards, though they could be introduced in future revisions.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of manual
Noun
  • No matter what the textbooks might say, markets are not efficient.
    — Alec Litowitz, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • So did his textbook tackle of former Brave Jorge Soler during a brawl with the Los Angeles Angels in April.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of textbook
Noun
  • Unsolicited calls, texts or emails can be reported to the FTC's Fraud Prevention Division.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Imagine sneaking into a math library and combing through every mathematical text ever written.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of text
Noun
  • The famed dictionary added 1,400 new words to its dictionary on Wednesday, many focused on internet-first phases and trends.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
  • From burritos to dictionaries, brands are already comparing a slew of foldable items to the new iPhone Duo.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of dictionary

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