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Meaning of manual

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

manual

Pronunciation:/ˈman.j(ʊ)əl//ˈmænjə(wə)l/

noun

Definitions

  1. A handbook.

  2. A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine or product.

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

  3. A drill in the use of weapons, etc.

  4. An old office-book like the modern Roman Catholic ritual.

manual

Pronunciation:/ˈman.j(ʊ)əl//ˈmænjə(wə)l/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Performed with the hands (of an activity).

  2. Operated by means of the hands (of a machine, device etc.).

  3. Performed by a human rather than a machine.