manual

Meanings

• noun

  A document or book providing instructions or information on how to do something.

  - "The assembly instructions for the furniture are in the manual."
  - "Can you please pass me the manual for the new software?"

• noun

  The ability to operate a machine or tool manually, without the use of power.

  - "The artist created the sculpture entirely by hand, using manual techniques."
  - "The manual laborers built the road using only shovels and picks."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈman.j(ʊ)əl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈmænjə(wə)l/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈman.j(ʊ)əl/
   
   
   
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4. /ˈmænjə(wə)l/
   
   
   
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5. /ˈman.j(ʊ)əl/
   
   
   
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6. /ˈmænjə(wə)l/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

automatic , automatic , automatic transmission , gearbox

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Synonyms

enchiridion , handbook , handly , standard transmission , stickshift

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with manual
annel , banjo , canal , cantaloupe , delaney , denny , felony , genie , jelly , kenny , lenny , melody , penny , renal , senna , tenny , veneer

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. mane
   

2. maneuer
   

3. manor
   

4. maneuver
   

5. manege
   

6. manegee
   

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Variants

List of all variants of manual that leads to same result
manual , manuals , manual alphabet , manual alphabets , manual transmission , training manual

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'manus' meaning 'hand'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the first user manual for a personal computer was published in 1977 for the Altair 8800?

2. The term 'manual' comes from the Latin word 'manus', which means 'hand'.

3. The longest user manual ever written is for the Epic Games Launcher, with over 20,000 words.

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Related Concepts

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1. instruction manual: A manual that provides detailed instructions on how to use a product or perform a task.

2. work manual: A manual that outlines the procedures and tasks involved in a job or occupation.

3. operating manual: A manual that explains how to operate a machine or vehicle.

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Culture

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Manuals have been used throughout history to document processes and instructions, from ancient manuscripts on agriculture and craftsmanship to modern user manuals for technology.

How to Memorize "manual"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the cover of a manual, with clear instructions and illustrations. Visualize yourself reading through the manual and following the steps.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'manual' with 'instructions' or 'guide'. Think of a manual as a roadmap or a set of instructions for completing a task.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'My Aunt Nell Always Understands Manuals' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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