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Definition of textbook - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
educationbook used for studying a subject
- She bought a new biology textbook for class.
2.
referencestandard source of information on a subject
- The textbook is a key reference for the course.
Adjective
1.
educationtypical or characteristic of a particular class
- Her reaction was a textbook example of surprise.
2.
pedagogicalcharacteristic of formal instructional materials
- The lecture was very textbook in its delivery.
Images of textbook
book used for studying a subject
Expressions with textbook
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real-life case matching theory perfectly
The patient's symptoms were a textbook case of the disease.
perfect landing following all standard procedures
The pilot executed a textbook landing in challenging conditions.
answer that is exactly correct
Her response to the math problem was a textbook answer.
perfect or typical instance of something
Her method of teaching is a textbook example of modern educational techniques..
Origin of textbook
English, text (written work) + book (bound pages)
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Examples of textbook in a sentence
He forgot his math textbook at home. This textbook covers all the basics of biology. Students often rely on this textbook for exams. His performance was a textbook case of determination. The experiment followed a textbook procedure. Her approach to solving the problem was textbook.
The team's strategy was a textbook example of efficiency.
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- French:manuel, typique, ...
- German:Lehrbuch, lehrbuchmäßig, ...
- Italian:libro di testo, da manuale, ...
- Spanish:manual, clásico, ...
- Portuguese:manual, clássico, ...
- Chinese:教科书, 典型的, ...
- Japanese:教科書, 典型的な, ...
- Arabic:كِتَاب مَدْرَسِي, نموذجي, ...
- Hebrew:סֵפֶר לִימּוּד, מוּבְהָק, ...
- Russian:учебник, типичный, ...
- Ukrainian:підручник, класичний, ...
- Hindi:पाठ्यपुस्तक, विशिष्ट, ...
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