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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The district maintains an anti-bullying policy outlined in its student handbook.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The proposal also provides that certain common business models and practices, such as providing a sample employee handbook or requiring anti-harassment training, don’t by themselves make joint employer status more likely.
—Keith Sonderling, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The district maintains an anti-bullying policy outlined in its student handbook.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The company, in response to allegations that MrBeast failed to inform her of her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, shared a screenshot of her signature confirming receipt of the employee handbook, including FMLA policies, with the outlet.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Handbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handbook. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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