handbook

[ hand-book ]

noun

1. a book of instruction or guidance, as for an occupation; manual:

   a handbook of radio.

2. a guidebook for travelers:

   a handbook of Italy.

3. a reference book in a particular field:

   a medical handbook.

4. a scholarly book on a specific subject, often consisting of separate essays or articles:

   a handbook of lectures on criticism.

handbook

/ ˈhændˌbʊk /

noun

1. a reference book listing brief facts on a subject or place or directions for maintenance or repair, as of a car

   a tourists' handbook

Word History and Origins

Origin of handbook¹

Translation of German Handbuch

Example Sentences

"There is no handbook. It's not written down anywhere. You're just flying by the seat of your pants and finding things out as you go along and a lot of it is experience," he said.

From BBC

It was lifted right before the fall semester kicked off Aug. 26 — with the condition that she sign off on the student handbook and write the letter of apology.

From Los Angeles Times

Another organization Honey co-founded, Verity Vote, is listed as working on “joint projects and events” with the Election Integrity Network in its handbook.

From Salon

And it's past time to appreciate that youth sports coach abuse isn’t one of those problems that will be solved by law enforcement breakthroughs or a new insight out of ethics handbooks.

From Salon

No need to study a handbook before starting.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• directory
• guidebook
• manual
• text
• textbook