manual
adjective
done, operated, worked, etc., by the hand or hands rather than by an electrical or electronic device.
manuals
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pluralof manual.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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According to Canadian media, Frechette said Washington wanted concessions on Quebec's rules for appliances and instruction manuals, as well as its law promoting French-language cultural content.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
We found an image, posted on Telegram by Rybar, showing Lyukshin in a group of "future diplomats" who had "trained using Rybar's manuals".
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
The Cambridge researchers took known genetic codes – the instruction manuals of life – from a range of coronaviruses that had been recorded by surveillance programmes hunting for potential viral threats.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Foa created an ecosystem to implement her therapy, training thousands of professionals and developing manuals and workbooks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
Ella grabbed her session manuals off the floor, and they darted for the door.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
