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textbook

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛkstbʊk]

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Learn how to use textbook in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “education”

(noun) a textbook is a book used in schools that has information on a particular subject. It helps students learn about topics like math, science, or history.

Example

I used my textbook to study for the math test next week.

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I didn’t open my textbook for that class, so I missed a lot of important information.

Example

Which textbook do you need for your science class this year?

Context: “guidance”

(noun) a textbook can also refer to a book that serves as a guide for doing something. It shows the best ways to handle certain situations, kind of like a manual.

Example

The cookbook is a great textbook for anyone who wants to learn how to cook.

Example

He didn’t follow the textbook instructions for fixing the bike and ended up making it worse.

Example

Is there a textbook we can use to improve our teamwork skills?

How to pronounce textbook

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛkstbʊk]

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