Etymology dictionary. 2014.
handbook — hand‧book [ˈhændbʊk] noun [countable] a book that provides information on a particular subject or explains how to do something; = GUIDE: • Safety regulations are discussed in section 3 of the handbook. * * * handbook UK US /ˈhændbʊk/ noun [C] ► a … Financial and business terms
Handbook — Hand book ( b[oo^]k ), n. [Hand + book; cf. AS. handb[=o]c, or G. handbuch.] 1. A book of reference, to be carried in the hand; a manual; a guidebook. [1913 Webster] 2. A book containing reference information for a specific field; as, the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
handbook — index directory, pandect (treatise) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
handbook — A USPS directive that documents the procedures needed to implement USPS policy stated in manuals … Glossary of postal terms
handbook — [n] document giving instruction, information bible, compendium, directory, enchiridion, encyclopedia, fundamentals, guide, guidebook, instruction book, manual, text, textbook, vade mecum; concept 280 … New thesaurus
handbook — ► NOUN ▪ a book giving information such as basic facts or instructions … English terms dictionary
handbook — [hand′book΄] n. [OE handboc, transl. of L manuale (see MANUAL): modern senses infl. by Ger handbuch] 1. a compact reference book on some subject; manual of facts or instructions 2. GUIDEBOOK (sense 1) ☆ 3. a book in which bets are recorded, as on … English World dictionary
Handbook — A handbook is a type of reference work, or other collection of instructions, that is intended to provide ready reference. A vade mecum (lat. go with me ) or pocket reference is intended to be carried at all times. Handbooks may deal with any… … Wikipedia
handbook — /hand book /, n. 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… … Universalium
handbook — n. a handbook for (a handbook for beginners) * * * [ hændbʊk] a handbook for (a handbook for beginners) … Combinatory dictionary
