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Manual

/ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əl/ · noun

Meaning

Synonym of handbook..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Synonym of handbook.
  2. A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine or product.
  3. (military) A drill in the use of weapons, etc.
  4. (Christianity, historical) An old office-book like the modern Roman Catholic ritual.
  5. (music) A keyboard on an organ.
  6. (of an activity) Performed with the hands.
  7. (of a machine, device etc.) Operated by means of the hands.
  8. Performed by a human rather than a machine.

Example Sentences

The dishwasher isn't working; can you remember where we put the manual?
She gave a wild manual brush to her locks.
The teacher urged the students to do a manual check, because some errors aren't picked up by the spell checker.
Put the controls to manual.
Leave the system on manual.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does manual mean?

Manual means Synonym of handbook..

What is a synonym for manual?

Common synonyms include handly, stick shift, stick, standard transmission.

What is the opposite of manual?

Possible antonyms include automatic.

How do you use manual in a sentence?

The dishwasher isn't working; can you remember where we put the manual?

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