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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ˈhow-ˈto, adj., n., pl. -tos. adj. [before a noun] - giving basic instructions to the nonexpert for doing or making something:a how-to book on photography.
n. [countable] - the guidelines for doing something:the how-tos of gardening.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024how-to (hou′to̅o̅′),USA pronunciation adj., n., pl. -tos. adj. - giving or pertaining to basic instructions and directions to the layperson on the methods for doing or making something, esp. as a hobby or for practical use:a how-to book on photography.
n. - a set of step-by-step instructions for accomplishing a certain task or reaching a certain objective:a how-to for fixing a leaky faucet.
- the basic principles or approach for doing something:the how-to of investing in the stock market.
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