handbook
noun
hand·book
ˈhan(d)-ˌbu̇k 
1
a
: a book capable of being conveniently carried as a ready reference : manual
b
: a concise reference book covering a particular subject
2
a
: a bookmaker's book of bets
b
: a place where bookmaking is carried on
Examples of handbook in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In a report published Thursday, The Daily Beast examined the South Carolina representative’s staff handbook and interviewed several of her former staffers.
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Tori Otten, The New Republic, 3 Nov. 2023
Employment contracts and policies Company handbooks often explicitly state that employees should not expect privacy when utilizing company resources.
—Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 28 Oct. 2023
The majority of the handbook pertains to space configuration.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Oct. 2023
What a ground war in Gaza could look like
Militants used paragliders, motorbikes and trucks to cross the border fence from Gaza into Israel, and small specialized units attacked Israeli communities, in line with the instructions in the handbook.
—Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2023
In 201, there’s a corridor shot where O.B. (Ke Huy Quan) tosses the TVA handbook over his shoulder and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) catches it.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2023
Available in three sizes (small, medium, and large) and two different colors, the Dr. Arthritis Posture Corrector comes with a handbook written by doctors that provides tips and exercises to prevent back injury and increase back strength and function.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
Read on for specific changes to the film awards rules:
Campaigning
Detailed guidance and regulations on campaigning, hosting screenings and communicating with voters is now set out in a dedicated handbook for entrants and BAFTA members.
—Manori Ravindran, Variety, 12 July 2023
What employers should do: California employers should remove noncompete clauses from employee handbooks and contracts.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2023
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Tori Otten, The New Republic, 3 Nov. 2023
Employment contracts and policies Company handbooks often explicitly state that employees should not expect privacy when utilizing company resources.
—Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 28 Oct. 2023
The majority of the handbook pertains to space configuration.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Oct. 2023
What a ground war in Gaza could look like
Militants used paragliders, motorbikes and trucks to cross the border fence from Gaza into Israel, and small specialized units attacked Israeli communities, in line with the instructions in the handbook.
—Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2023
In 201, there’s a corridor shot where O.B. (Ke Huy Quan) tosses the TVA handbook over his shoulder and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) catches it.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2023
Available in three sizes (small, medium, and large) and two different colors, the Dr. Arthritis Posture Corrector comes with a handbook written by doctors that provides tips and exercises to prevent back injury and increase back strength and function.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
Read on for specific changes to the film awards rules:
Campaigning
Detailed guidance and regulations on campaigning, hosting screenings and communicating with voters is now set out in a dedicated handbook for entrants and BAFTA members.
—Manori Ravindran, Variety, 12 July 2023
What employers should do: California employers should remove noncompete clauses from employee handbooks and contracts.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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The first known use of handbook was
before the 12th century
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“Handbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handbook. Accessed 2 Dec. 2023.
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