instruction book
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2.2
- noun
- /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən bʊk/
:
manual de instrucciones
- To set up your new television, refer to the instruction book for detailed steps.
- art instruction book
- genetic instruction book
Examples
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Everyone who signs up for the day gets an Apple Creek Dulcimer of their very own and a basic instruction book.
Blog text (10) -
So we've got a warranty card, the actual instruction book, and we've also got a booklet here that's got a description of all the parts.
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I really needed that instruction book.
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The instruction book said that was impossible.
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I took the time to read the instruction book.
Fiction book (2001) -
No one needs an instruction book.
Blog text (26) -
I also have Romero's instruction book.
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The instruction book for the 1040 tax form is now 100 pages long.
Blog text (13) -
Does the instruction book spell out all maintenance routines to be followed?
Academic text (1990) -
You should plan to take the instruction book on any new equipment, just in case, but recognize that the instructor isn't supposed to be an expert on exotic equipment.
Academic text (1999)
Synonyms
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1.0
A book that gives simple instructions and basic information
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2.8
A book that shows how to use or fix something
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3.1
A short book with useful information and instructions about a subject or place
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3.8
Written information that explains how to use a machine or computer program
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1.9
A small book with information or instructions on a topic
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2.1
A book that gives information and advice about a place or activity
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2.9
A small book that tells you how to set up and use a product
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1.0
A paper or online guide that tells you how to set up and use a device
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2.7
A small guide that shows how to set up and use a device
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3.3
A paper or file that tells you how to set up and use a device like a printer
How Detailed
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a book containing directions' is directly derivable from combining 'instruction' (directions or orders) with 'book' (a bound set of pages). This simple noun–noun compounding follows transparent compositional patterns common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Instruction book comes from putting instruction (step-by-step 'directions') into a book, like a small guide with pictures that shows each step. That's why it means 'a book that tells you how to use something'.