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handbook

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhændbʊk/

handbook means: A book that gives useful information, rules, or instructions about a subject or activity.

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A book that gives useful information, rules, or instructions about a subject or activity.

  • Read the handbook before you start.
  • Our employee handbook explains the holiday rules.
  • Does this handbook include advice on growing tomatoes?

How to use it: handbook on something (I bought a handbook on basic gardening.); handbook for someone (The school provides a handbook for parents.)

Similar words: manual, guide

Common phrases: employee handbook, student handbook, handbook for someone

Questions about handbook

What does handbook mean?

A book that gives useful information, rules, or instructions about a subject or activity.

What is handbook in other languages?

Türkçe: el kitabı · Español: manual · Français: manuel · Deutsch: Handbuch · Italiano: manuale · 日本語: 手引き

How do you pronounce handbook?

It is pronounced /ˈhændbʊk/.

How do you use handbook in a sentence?

Read the handbook before you start. Our employee handbook explains the holiday rules.

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