Definition (noun) a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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I am reading a good book on economics
Definition (noun) physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together
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he used a large book as a doorstop
Definition (noun) a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone
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Al Smith used to say, `Let's look at the record'
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his name is in all the record books
Definition (noun) a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
Definition (noun) a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
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they got a subpoena to examine our books
Definition (noun) a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game
Definition (noun) a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made
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they run things by the book around here
Definition (noun) the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
Definition (noun) the sacred writings of the Christian religions
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he went to carry the Word to the heathen
Definition (noun) a major division of a long written composition
Definition (noun) a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge
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he bought a book of stamps
Definition (verb) engage for a performance
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Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo
Definition (verb) arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
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reserve me a seat on a flight
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The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
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please hold a table at Maxim's
Definition (verb) record a charge in a police register
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The policeman booked her when she tried to solicit a man
Definition (verb) register in a hotel booker