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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInstruction Book
/ɪnˈstrʌkʃən bʊk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A book containing detailed information or guidelines on how to perform a task or operate a device.
"The instruction book for the new software was very helpful in setting it up." - 2
A manual or guide that provides step-by-step directions.
"Before assembling the furniture, make sure to read the instruction book thoroughly."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'instruction' originates from the Latin 'instructio', meaning 'arrangement' or 'education', which evolved through Old French before entering Middle English. 'Book' comes from the Old English 'bōc', which is related to the German 'Buch' and has historically referred to written works or manuscripts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Instruction Book" is said worldwide
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livre d'instructions
Transliteration: leevr d'eenstruksyohn
"Le livre d'instructions a été très utile pour le montage."
Bedienungsanleitung
Transliteration: be-dee-nungs-an-lay-tung
"Die Bedienungsanleitung war sehr hilfreich beim Zusammenbauen."
libretto di istruzioni
Transliteration: lee-bret-toh dee ees-tru-tsyoh-nee
"Il libretto di istruzioni è stato molto utile per l'assemblaggio."
libro de instrucciones
Transliteration: lee-bro de ins-truk-syoh-nes
"El libro de instrucciones fue muy útil para el montaje."
livro de instruções
Transliteration: lee-vro de ins-troo-syohs
"O livro de instruções foi muito útil para a montagem."
निर्देश पुस्तिका
Transliteration: nirdesh pustika
"निर्देश पुस्तिका को पढ़ना बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।"
说明书
Transliteration: shuōmíngshū
"说明书在组装时非常有用。"
설명서
Transliteration: seolmyeongseo
"설명서는 조립할 때 매우 유용했습니다."
取扱説明書
Transliteration: toriatsukai setsumeisho
"取扱説明書は組み立てに非常に役立ちました。"
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