handbook
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈhændˌbʊk// UK //hˈændbʊk// hand·book
n. a small book that gives you useful information or instructions about a specific subject. You use it to find facts or learn how to do something quickly.
n. a concise reference book providing specific information or instructions on a particular subject. Often used as a manual for professional procedures or academic guidelines.
Please read the employee handbook before your first day.
The student handbook contains all the rules regarding library use and exam registration.
The technical handbook provides exhaustive documentation for the machinery, ensuring that operators can troubleshoot common mechanical failures without external assistance.
Usage
Commonly used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'employee handbook' or 'student handbook'.