guidebook
noun
guide·book
ˈgīd-ˌbu̇k 
plural guidebooks
: a book that gives useful information about a particular subject : handbook
I had been hired to write a cultural study, "how to" guidebook on being a Canadian …—
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especially
: a book of information for travelers
Most cities have some sort of restaurant guidebook that often proves helpful. —Jinx and Jefferson Morgan
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Each animal in the guidebook came with a quick list of its light and dark qualities, plus some tips from Krans on how to play off their archetypal traits for better living.
—Simone Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Arizona is one of a handful of states that collaborates with local election officials to produce a guidebook for election administration, said Tammy Patrick chief executive officer of Election Center, part of the National Association of Election Officials.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024
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Simone Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Arizona is one of a handful of states that collaborates with local election officials to produce a guidebook for election administration, said Tammy Patrick chief executive officer of Election Center, part of the National Association of Election Officials.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024
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guidebook
noun
guide·book
ˈgīd-ˌbu̇k
: a book of information for travelers
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