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
a handbook of grammar
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In most organizations, new employees will be provided with a copy of the employee handbook, which typically includes pages upon pages of policies they are expected to adhere to during their tenure.
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Marie Unger, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The pilot handbook also indicates an air speed of 95 knots must be maintained to fly in icing conditions if de-icing equipment is fully functional.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
Bernard Arnault is taking a page out of the Logan Roy succession handbook.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
This is straight out of the general manager handbook.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
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Marie Unger, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The pilot handbook also indicates an air speed of 95 knots must be maintained to fly in icing conditions if de-icing equipment is fully functional.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
Bernard Arnault is taking a page out of the Logan Roy succession handbook.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
This is straight out of the general manager handbook.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Handbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handbook. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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