manual

noun
UK: /ˈmænjuəl/
US: /ˈmænjuəl/

  1. A book that gives instructions about how to do something.

    1. I read the manual to learn how to use the camera.
    2. The equipment came with a detailed manual explaining its proper operation and maintenance.

Synonyms

handbook guide directory physical
manual adjective

  1. Done with the hands.

    1. The car has a manual transmission.
    2. Manual labor is often physically demanding, requiring workers to exert considerable effort.

  2. Operating or controlled by hand rather than automatically.

    1. This is a manual coffee grinder.
    2. The old printing press required manual operation, making each print a unique creation.
manual transitive-verb

  1. To do something using physical effort or skill.

    1. I had to manual the data entry.
    2. The technician had to manual adjust the settings after the automatic calibration failed.
manual intransitive-verb

  1. To operate or control something by hand.

    1. He had to manual the machine.
    2. During the power outage, the operator had to manual the generator to keep the lights on.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "manual" is /ˈmænjuəl/ in British English and /ˈmænjuəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "manual": handbook, guide, directory, physical.

Example usage of "manual": "I read the manual to learn how to use the camera.". More examples on the page.