Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Offering practical advice and detailed instruction in an activity.
- noun Something, such as a book or learning situation, that provides practical advice and detailed instruction in an activity.
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- adjective that gives
advice orinstruction on a particular topic - noun
Practical advice on a particular subject.
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Examples
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In The Purpose Driven Church a how-to book for pastors that preceded The Purpose Driven Life, he explains that his way of introducing the gospel to the unchurched is, simply, effective—and, he argues, inspired by Christ himself.
American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010
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In a similar fashion, regarding product design or presentation of information, people prefer intuitive self-discovery over complex how-to instruction.
Anthony Tjan: Business Needs More Judo, Less Karate Anthony Tjan 2012
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An eco-enthusiast in Pasadena, Calif., recently trademarked the phrase "urban homestead" and is now warning the authors and publishers cranking out urban-homesteading how-to books not to tread on the turf he has tried to fence in.
Putting the Park in Park Avenue Eric Felten 2011
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In a similar fashion, regarding product design or presentation of information, people prefer intuitive self-discovery over complex how-to instruction.
Anthony Tjan: Business Needs More Judo, Less Karate Anthony Tjan 2012
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It is now November and it has already been cold; cold like late December when the chill in the air sends us u ... read more how-to real-estate
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Cockroaches, scorpions, earwigs, mosquitoes, termites, beetles, ants and even fleas, present different challenges to homeowner ... read more fauna how-to lifestyles
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It is now November and it has already been cold; cold like late December when the chill in the air sends us u ... read more how-to real-estate
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Cockroaches, scorpions, earwigs, mosquitoes, termites, beetles, ants and even fleas, present different challenges to homeowner ... read more fauna how-to lifestyles
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I will summarize the quick and easy how-to in my own words.
Taco vs. Taquito 2009
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