introductorymanuals
nounUK /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri ˈmænjuəlz/
US /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri ˈmænjuəlz/
Books that teach you the first things about something.
The teacher handed out introductory manuals before the science project began.
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2. Simple books that explain how to use a new machine or tool.
The introductory manuals for the camera were easy to follow.
3. Short guides that help new students learn school rules.
New students received introductory manuals on their first day.
4. Basic booklets that explain a game before you play it.
We read the introductory manuals to learn the rules of the board game.