as in manual
a book used for instruction in a subject
a handbook of grammar
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Recent Examples of handbook
After the discovery, Wood raised adult moths and distributed them to British collectors, and the species was described and mentioned in all major British handbooks, according to the study.
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Rhiannon Saegert, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
In short: There’s no correct answer; no handbook dictating the exact right way to preserve an entire country’s cultural history.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
For example, an HR professional could provide pro bono professional services by helping an organization draft an employee handbook.
—Jennifer Sirangelo, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The administration's Project 2025 handbook explicitly spells out goals to downsize the agency, break it up, and privatize parts of it.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Rhiannon Saegert, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
In short: There’s no correct answer; no handbook dictating the exact right way to preserve an entire country’s cultural history.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
For example, an HR professional could provide pro bono professional services by helping an organization draft an employee handbook.
—Jennifer Sirangelo, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The administration's Project 2025 handbook explicitly spells out goals to downsize the agency, break it up, and privatize parts of it.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbook
Noun
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The mill, which is mated to a four-speed manual, makes 280 hp and 350 ft lbs of torque.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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There’s an 8-speed automatic transmission but unfortunately no option for a manual with the TRD Pro.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Based on their 2024 financials, Meta is not some struggling teacher in Boise, Idaho, photocopying textbook pages for their students.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The show is a textbook example of the sort of show the corporation is looking to do more of, representing underrepresented communities in parts of the UK that don’t always get their fair share.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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Those seeking help can call, text, chat or email an advocate at 888-774-2900 or CTSafeConnect.org.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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Founded in 1635, the elite club is charged with safeguarding the French language, which includes updating a dictionary and advising on usage.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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After all, plausible cause isn’t even an entry in my favorite dictionary (Merriam-Webster).—
Kevin Eikenberry,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Handbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbook. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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