Manual
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Manual is a noun meaning Synonym of handbook.
Meaning
Synonym of handbook.
More Meanings
- A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine or product.
- (military) A drill in the use of weapons, etc.
- (Christianity, historical) An old office-book like the modern Roman Catholic ritual.
- (music) A keyboard on an organ.
- (of an activity) Performed with the hands.
- (of a machine, device etc.) Operated by means of the hands.
- Performed by a human rather than a machine.
Example Sentences
Put the controls to manual.
Leave the system on manual.
She gave a wild manual brush to her locks.
The dishwasher isn't working; can you remember where we put the manual?
Word Forms
- manuals
- manuall
Synonyms for manual
Depending on context, synonyms include handly, stick, standard, handbook, hand-operated, non-automatic.
Antonyms for manual
Common opposites include automatic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blue-collar, hand-operated, non-automatic, handbook, guidebook, textbook.
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