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
Examples of handbook in a Sentence
a handbook of grammar
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Your best bet is to peruse the employee handbook, taking special interest in the ‘Codes of Conduct’ section.
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Elizabeth Pearson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Severity of autism is measured with the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which is a handbook used by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to diagnose a range of mental disorders.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 2 July 2025
However, accepting and signing a ticket is not an admission of guilt, according to the state handbook.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
On the website, volunteer moderators share best practices for tapering, often referring to a handbook for doctors written by Horowitz, the British psychiatrist.
—Emily Corwin, NPR, 9 July 2025
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Elizabeth Pearson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Severity of autism is measured with the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which is a handbook used by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to diagnose a range of mental disorders.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 2 July 2025
However, accepting and signing a ticket is not an admission of guilt, according to the state handbook.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
On the website, volunteer moderators share best practices for tapering, often referring to a handbook for doctors written by Horowitz, the British psychiatrist.
—Emily Corwin, NPR, 9 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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