book of instructions
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2.7
- noun
- /bʊk əv ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
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manual de instrucciones
- He followed the book of instructions to install the software on his computer without any issues.
Examples
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These words are NOT my words; these words come from a book of instruction, the Owner's Manual, that has been given unto "whosoever will," unto whosoever has ears to hear and a heart to obey.
Blog text (23) -
Same way as we learn everything else in the German army- from the book of instructions.
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There were no books of instructions, no alien-to-human dictionaries, nothing that I could make any sense of other than in a general fashion.
Fiction book (1998) -
“I'm sending all my secrets and a book of instructions.
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The new washing machine came with a book of instructions that explained how to set it up and use all its features.
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Before assembling the furniture, I carefully read the book of instructions to ensure I didn't miss any important steps.
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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2.2
A book that tells you how to use or fix 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
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3.7
A book or document that gives clear facts and instructions for quick checking
Written guides that explain how to use a computer program
How Detailed
Surface Forms
Morphology
book + of + instructions
The phrase is directly compositional: a 'book' containing 'instructions' clearly denotes a manual. The genitive/linking pattern 'book of X' is a transparent, cross-linguistic noun+of+noun construction that a B1 learner who knows the constituent words will readily understand.
Etymology
Book of instructions comes from the simple idea of a small book full of instructions that is included with a product and shows step-by-step how to put it together and use it. That's why the phrase means 'a manual that tells you how to set up or use something'.