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1how–to
adjective \ˈhau̇-ˈtü\
: giving practical instruction or advice on how to do something yourself
Full Definition of HOW-TO
: giving practical instruction and advice (as on a craft) <how–to books on all sorts of hobbies — Harry Milt>
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First Known Use of HOW-TO
1926
2how–to
noun
: a way of doing something yourself : instruction about how to do something
Full Definition of HOW-TO
: a practical method or instruction <the how–tos of balancing a checkbook>; also : something (as a book) that provides such instruction
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First Known Use of HOW-TO
1954
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