handbook
noun
hand·book
ˈhan(d)-ˌbu̇k 
1
a
: a book capable of being conveniently carried as a ready reference : manual
b
: a concise reference book covering a particular subject
2
a
: a bookmaker's book of bets
b
: a place where bookmaking is carried on
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a handbook of grammar
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Finding Japanese investments in a handbook Buffett first unveiled investments in five Japanese trading companies on his 90th birthday in August 2020.
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Yun Li, CNBC, 26 May 2025
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For 19 seasons, Gibbs spouted his guidance to his team of special agents, giving them a handbook to live and work by.
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Yun Li, CNBC, 26 May 2025
His firm has placed a handbook on the front page of their website to help federal employees better align their resumes with county level positions.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
For 19 seasons, Gibbs spouted his guidance to his team of special agents, giving them a handbook to live and work by.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 May 2025
According to its handbook, that process typically involves a consultation, then an initial parole hearing.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for handbook
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“Handbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handbook. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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