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noun(book)physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together
Synonyms: volume,
Examples:
He used a large book as a doorstop.
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noun(book)a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
Examples:
They got a subpoena to examine our books.
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noun(book)the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
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noun(book)a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone
Synonyms: record, record book,
Examples:
His name is in all the record books.
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noun(book)a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
Synonyms: playscript, script,
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noun(book)the sacred writings of the Christian religions
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noun(book)a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made
Synonyms: rule book,
Examples:
They run things by the book around here.
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verb(book)arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
Examples:
The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family.
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noun(book)a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game
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noun(book)a major division of a long written composition
Examples:
The book of Isaiah.
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noun(book)a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge
Examples:
He bought a book of stamps.
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noun(book)a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
Examples:
I am reading a good book on economics.
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verb(book)engage for a performance
Examples:
Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo.
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verb(book)record a charge in a police register
Examples:
The policeman booked her when she tried to solicit a man.
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verb(book)register in a hotel booker