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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHandbook
/ˈhænd.bʊk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A book that provides information or instructions on a particular subject.
"The student referred to the handbook for guidance on the project requirements." - 2
A concise reference book providing specific information about a subject.
"The travel handbook offered detailed maps and tips for tourists."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'handbook' originates from the Old English 'handboc', where 'hand' refers to the physical hand and 'boc' means book. The word has evolved through Middle English, maintaining its meaning as a manual or guide that is easily handled.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Handbook" is said worldwide
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manuel
Transliteration: mahn-wel
"Le manuel fournit des informations essentielles sur le sujet."
Handbuch
Transliteration: hahn-booḳ
"Das Handbuch enthält wichtige Anleitungen für die Benutzer."
manuale
Transliteration: mah-nwah-leh
"Il manuale offre istruzioni dettagliate per l'uso."
manual
Transliteration: mah-nwahl
"El manual proporciona información útil sobre el tema."
manual
Transliteration: mah-nwah-oo
"O manual contém diretrizes importantes para os usuários."
हाथ की किताब
Transliteration: haath ki kitaab
"यह हाथ की किताब विषय पर महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी प्रदान करती है।"
手册
Transliteration: shǒucè
"这本手册提供了关于该主题的重要信息。"
핸드북
Transliteration: haendeubuk
"이 핸드북은 주제에 대한 유용한 정보를 제공합니다."
ハンドブック
Transliteration: handobukku
"このハンドブックはそのテーマに関する重要な情報を提供します。"
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