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10 Language-to-English DictionariesUser-Guide
/ˈjuː.zər ɡaɪd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A document or manual that provides instructions and information on how to use a particular product or service.
"Before starting the software, make sure to read the user-guide for detailed setup instructions." - 2
A resource that assists users in understanding the features and functionalities of a system or application.
"The user-guide includes troubleshooting tips and FAQs to help users navigate common issues."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'user-guide' is a compound noun formed from the words 'user' and 'guide'. 'User' originates from the Old French 'user', meaning 'to use', while 'guide' comes from the Old French 'guider', meaning 'to lead'. The combination reflects the modern need for instructional materials in technology and services since the late 20th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "User-Guide" is said worldwide
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guide de l'utilisateur
Transliteration: ɡid də l‿ytilizatœʁ
"Avant de commencer, consultez le guide de l'utilisateur pour les instructions."
Benutzerhandbuch
Transliteration: bəˈnʊt͡sɐˌhantˌbuːx
"Bitte lesen Sie das Benutzerhandbuch, bevor Sie das Gerät verwenden."
guida dell'utente
Transliteration: ˈɡwida delˈlute̞nte
"Controlla la guida dell'utente per le istruzioni di installazione."
guía del usuario
Transliteration: ˈɡi.a ðel uˈswaɾjo
"Asegúrate de leer la guía del usuario antes de comenzar."
guia do usuário
Transliteration: ˈɡiɐ du uzaˈɾjɐu
"Leia o guia do usuário para obter instruções detalhadas."
उपयोगकर्ता मार्गदर्शिका
Transliteration: upayogakarta mārga darśikā
"कृपया उपयोगकर्ता मार्गदर्शिका पढ़ें।"
用户指南
Transliteration: yònghù zhǐnán
"请在使用前阅读用户指南。"
사용자 가이드
Transliteration: sayongja gaideu
"사용하기 전에 사용자 가이드를 읽어보세요."
ユーザーガイド
Transliteration: yūzā gaido
"使用する前にユーザーガイドをお読みください。"
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