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text

noun

ˈtekst

Definition of text

as in handbook

a book used for instruction in a subject the school's science curriculum suffers from a serious lack of up-to-date texts

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Recent Examples of text That doesn't necessarily mean your password is sitting on the TV in plain text. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 But wouldn’t any text transcripts generated by a smart home camera or smartwatch count as preserved and reviewable? — Victoria Song, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 The uninterrupted takes helped create that feeling as did his instruction not to use the text as a tool. — Elissa Suh, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 In the series of texts with Fernandez, Sierra speculated that Machado may have had a car accident with Julia and Daniela. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for text

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Thoughtful extras include a handy waterproof bag for wet swimwear and the gift of a black handbook with the owner’s favorite island haunts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In Arkansas, private schools participating in the voucher-like program have to be accredited or working toward it, which often requires creating curriculum and school handbooks.

— Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica, 5 Oct. 2026

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The technology is still early, and there isn’t enough independent evidence yet to say a camera toothbrush cleans better than a good manual or electric brush used with proper brushing technique.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Instead of searching through hundreds of manuals to service industrial equipment, AI can identify the specific engine, understand where it’s installed, retrieve its service history and recommend the right repairs.

— Tony Grout, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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According to Merriam-Webster, a word has to be used by many, who all agree on the meaning for it, in order for the word to be considered worth adding to the dictionary.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
The famed dictionary added 1,400 new words to its dictionary on Wednesday, many focused on internet-first phases and trends.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

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