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 suit alleges that the temporary suspension violated due process protections outlined in the university’s faculty handbook. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 Some schools put their handbooks and admissions policies online. — Mollie Simon, ProPublica, 16 July 2026 Her concern is in the language being used in the handbooks and the policy draft. — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 Now, 15 years later, the law continues to guide district handbooks across Oregon. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for handbook
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbook
  1. manual
  2. textbook
  3. text
  4. dictionary
Noun
  • When the manual hit shelves in May 2013, only about half of Americans had a smartphone.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The building was still filled with bottling equipment and manuals for the machinery.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of manual
Noun
  • The Soundcore P25i earbuds give you thumping bass and rich audio detail for less than the cost of a textbook.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The results indicate limited support for treating the simplest textbook version of the standard model as an uncontroversial consensus package.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of textbook
Noun
  • Hundreds of employees were held in lockdown for hours, relying on texts from friends or news reports for updates.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Moon enters Gemini and your 3rd House of Communication, waking up texts, errands, meetings, and local conversations.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of text
Noun
  • Most dictionaries do not even list the meaning—’to kill’—that the government now proposes.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026
  • Collier said it's already seen some 2,000 developers hop on board to make tools like a metronome, dictionary, e-book reader, and music streaming apps.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
Definition of dictionary

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