handbook
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3.1
- noun
- /ˈhændˌbʊk/
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manual
- However, not all regulations in the Harvard Student Handbook were so clear.
- policy handbook
- section of the handbook
- chapter in the handbook
And the theme for today in the handbook is virtue.
- And the theme for today in the handbook is virtue.
- Chapter one of the Farmer's Handbook says use what you got.
- Many years ago there was a wonderful book called The Artist's Handbook by Toby Clayman.
- And then we've got this Palgrave Kant handbook, and you notice it's about twice the size.
- And then the second one just came out, the Frugal Wizards Handbook for Surviving Medieval England.
- Why do all pastors have like just this handbook of sayings?
- So we have resources on our website, downloadable handbooks that you can use as like a teaching guide.
- And he ends this account with a note about this very handbook.
- Or you can get the vendor compliance handbook that I mentioned in my Fashion Books video.
- Yeah, I'm going to keep that, you know, But other other things that come through like her daycare even sends all of their notes and handbooks and everything through PDF.
- So it's sort of like taking the specific instructions for the coffee table from your IKEA handbook and you insert a copy of that into the book.
- But you will really be cheating yourself, and I really bring your attention to the code of honor that is part of the MIT Integrity Handbook.
Examples
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According to the school handbook, that kind of unbecoming behaviour is grounds for disqualification.
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I was looking at this student handbook.
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A statement not unlike this one remains in the Harvard Student Handbook to this day.
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Every school should have a student handbook outlining clear policies regarding school procedures, including drug abuse.
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The handbook provides important information about class schedules and resources.
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According to the handbook, employees must complete mandatory training each year.
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The handbook contains various recipes and tips for beginners in the kitchen.
Synonyms
249
1.0
A book that gives simple instructions and basic information
208
2.8
A book that shows how to use or fix something
40
1.9
A small book with information or instructions on a topic
33
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
3
2.2
A book that tells you how to use or fix a device
1
2.7
A small guide that shows how to set up and use a device
1
3.7
A book or document that gives clear facts and instructions for quick checking
A small book that gives important information or instructions
A small book you carry to look things up quickly
How Detailed
64
3.7
8
2.6
208
2.8
56
3.1
249
1.0
31
2.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Handbook comes from the parts hand meaning 'hand' and book meaning 'book', and it first meant a small book you could hold in your hand for quick use. So a handbook today is a short, practical book with useful information or instructions.