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book
(b/U/k )

noun (n)

  • a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)(noun.communication)
    Example:
    I am reading a good book on economics.
    source: wordnet30
  • physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    He used a large book as a doorstop.
    Synonym:
    volume
    source: wordnet30
  • a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone(noun.communication)
    Example:
    His name is in all the record books.
    Synonym:
    record, record book
    source: wordnet30
  • a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    playscript, script
    source: wordnet30
  • a record in which commercial accounts are recorded(noun.possession)
    Example:
    They got a subpoena to examine our books.
    Synonym:
    account book, book of account, ledger, leger
    source: wordnet30
  • a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game(noun.group)
    source: wordnet30
  • a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made(noun.group)
    Example:
    They run things by the book around here.
    Synonym:
    rule book
    source: wordnet30
  • the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • the sacred writings of the Christian religions(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    bible, christian bible, good book, holy scripture, holy writ, scripture, word, word of god
    source: wordnet30
  • a major division of a long written composition(noun.communication)
    Example:
    The book of Isaiah.
    source: wordnet30
  • a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    He bought a book of stamps.
    source: wordnet30
  • A collection of sheets of paper, or similar material, blank, written, or printed, bound together; commonly, many folded and bound sheets containing continuous printing or writing.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • engage for a performance(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo.
    source: wordnet30
  • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance(verb.social)
    Example:
    The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family.
    Synonym:
    hold, reserve
    source: wordnet30
  • record a charge in a police register(verb.social)
    Example:
    The policeman booked her when she tried to solicit a man.
    source: wordnet30
  • register in a hotel booker(verb.social)
    source: wordnet30
  • To enter, write, or register in a book or list.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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