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
Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
The user manual will provide this information, as well as guidance on how to open the fan, if doing so is permissible.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Razzak Jallow, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Focus and keystone correction are cooked in too, though both are manual rather than automatic.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Fox News Digital previously reported that an operating manual for the ride stated the maximum passenger weight was just over 286 pounds.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
The user manual will provide this information, as well as guidance on how to open the fan, if doing so is permissible.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
This kind of automation can reduce manual effort and minimizes errors, which is particularly valuable during an IPO when auditors demand precise and timely documentation.
—Razzak Jallow, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Focus and keystone correction are cooked in too, though both are manual rather than automatic.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manual
Noun
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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,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Marie Unger,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Get The Recipe Lemon Lush Citrus fans will be over-the-moon digging into this homemade treat.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Topped with a simple red sauce, it’s served with tender spring asparagus that’s been tossed in olive oil and roasted, and crispy, homemade garlic bread.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Multimodal models, integrating video, audio, and text, are becoming adept at discerning subtle nuances in tonality and facial expressions, offering a more holistic understanding of human interaction.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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While some previous tools focused mainly on in-game voice chat, Discord supports text, voice, and video, as well as game streaming.—
Samuel Axon,
ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Manual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manual. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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