Difference between Manual and Handbook

What is the difference between Manual and Handbook?

Manual as a noun is handbook. while Handbook as a noun is a book of reference, mostly to be carried in the hand.

Manual

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Handbook. A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine. A keyboard for the hands on a harpsichord, organ, or other musical instrument. A manual transmission; a gearbox, especially of a motorized vehicle, shifted by the operator. A vehicle with a manual transmission.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Done or operated by hand. Of or relating to the hand. Human initiated or controlled (contrasted with automatic).

Handbook

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A book of reference, mostly to be carried in the hand.

We hope you now know whether to use Manual or Handbook in your sentence.

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