as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
an owner's manual comes with the camera
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Recent Examples of manual
Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
Diagnosis Specific phobias are listed in the manual that healthcare professionals use to diagnose mental health conditions, called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Air mattresses have been checked for leaks and come with manual pumps.
—Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Don’t miss the definitive user manual on how to wear a sweater over your shoulders to give your outfits a twist this winter.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
Diagnosis Specific phobias are listed in the manual that healthcare professionals use to diagnose mental health conditions, called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The mill makes 280 hp, all of which was sent to the back wheels via a five-speed manual transaxle transmission.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Air mattresses have been checked for leaks and come with manual pumps.
—Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Sunset anxiety does not appear in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the handbook used by mental health providers to identify and diagnose mental health conditions.Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 14 Dec. 2024
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There’s nothing in any NFL handbook that would suggest coaching upheaval is a good thing for a rookie franchise quarterback.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Featuring Crystal Head Onyx Vodka and a homemade gingerbread Coco Lopez, this creamy martini is finished with star anise for a stunning presentation.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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So, leave the appetizers and desserts at home and opt for something the host can set aside and enjoy for days to come, like a homemade container of granola or your all-time favorite coffee beans.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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If this is a new personality trait, raise a flag in a text or a format that curbs interruption.R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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But that twist was overlooked—the story became one about basic content security and the need to protect texts and calls from hackers inside U.S. networks.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Manual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manual. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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