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books
noun(book)
physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together
Synonyms: volume,
Examples:
He used a large book as a doorstop.
books
noun(book)
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
Synonyms: account book, book of account, ledger, leger,
Examples:
They got a subpoena to examine our books.
books
noun(book)
the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
Synonyms: al-qur'an, koran, quran,
books
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.
books
noun(book)
a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
Synonyms: playscript, script,
books
noun(book)
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
Synonyms: bible, christian bible, good book, holy scripture, holy writ, scripture, word, word of god,
books
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.
books
verb(book)
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
Synonyms: hold, reserve,
Examples:
The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family.
books
noun(book)
a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game
books
noun(book)
a major division of a long written composition
Examples:
The book of Isaiah.
books
noun(book)
a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge
Examples:
He bought a book of stamps.
books
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.
books
verb(book)
engage for a performance
Examples:
Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo.
books
verb(book)
record a charge in a police register
Examples:
The policeman booked her when she tried to solicit a man.
books
verb(book)
register in a hotel booker

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