Handbook meaning in English
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Definition
a handbook: a manual, a guide, a textbook, a booklet
The company handbook does not state that smoking is prohibited in the office. It gives instructions about most things however.
a training handbook an instruction booklet for new employees
a teacher's handbook an instruction book for teachers which accompanies certain text books
Examples
- "I promised Miss Bliss that you and I would review the Delavigne handbook together."
- "Anyway, to make a long story short, until we have a chance to review the handbook, I'm asking you to follow a few simple rules"
- "I think I still have the Delavigne handbook."
- "I have a handbook which I will provide for your study during our interview (yes, there will be an interview for final-stage candidates) that outlines all of my more particular requests."
Exercise 1
The handbook which Bob refers to is likely a .
The handbook which Bob refers to is likely a reference book with rules and regulations .
reference book with rules and regulations : This is the best choice here. A "handbook" is a reference guide which lists points, guidelines, rules and regulations. For example, a teacher might use a handbook while they are still new to the job to help them remember the basic principles of good teaching.
record of employee complaints and offenses: This is incorrect. A "handbook" is not a record of complaints or offenses, it simply describes the rules and regulations of an institution, or organization.
glossary of important terms and phrases: Although a handbook can be considered as a type of reference book, it is not a "glossary" ( which refers to a list of terms in a special subject).
directory of the employees of the company: A "handbook" does not list the names and numbers of a company. It is not a "directory".
small novel which fits in your hand: A "handbook" is not a "novel" (which is a fictional prose book).
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