Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hand-out

noun

/ˈhænd aʊt/

Definition

A hand-out is a document or material that is distributed to provide information or support, often used in educational or promotional contexts.

Examples

During the lecture, the professor gave each student a hand-out summarizing the key points of the lesson.
The charity provided hand-outs to the participants at the health fair outlining available resources.
She prepared a hand-out with instructions for the project to help her team understand their roles better.

Meaning

The term hand-out refers to a piece of printed information designed to be given out to others, typically to convey specific details about a topic or event.