Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of manual
"I finally found the user manuals for both my new camera and laptop in that box on the kitchen table."
In plain English: Manuals are written guides that explain how to use or fix something.
"The user had to read the manuals before setting up the new appliances."
Usage: Manuals are printed or digital guides that provide step-by-step instructions on how to operate a specific device or complete a task. Do not confuse them with the word "manually," which describes an action performed by hand rather than by machine.
Derived from Latin manuālis, meaning "of the hand," this term originally referred to things handled or operated by manual labor rather than mental work. It later evolved to describe written guides intended to assist with such practical tasks.