Handout: meaning, definitions and examples

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handout

 

[ หˆhรฆndหŒaสŠt ]

Context #1 | Noun

educational resource

A handout is a printed sheet of paper that is given to a group of people, usually in a teaching or informational setting. It serves to provide additional information, summarize key points, or outline instructions related to a presentation or lecture. Handouts can enhance understanding, act as study materials, or provide a visual aid for learners. They are often used in classrooms, conferences, and workshops to convey important data and facilitate discussions.

Synonyms

brochure, document, information sheet, leaflet, pamphlet.

Examples of usage

  • The teacher distributed a handout summarizing the main concepts.
  • I received a handout at the conference that detailed the latest research findings.
  • The speaker provided a handout with useful resources for further reading.
  • Make sure to review the handout before the exam.

Translations

Translations of the word "handout" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น folheto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅˆเค‚เคกเค†เค‰เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Handout

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lembaran kerja

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะดะฐั‚ะบะพะฒะธะน ะผะฐั‚ะตั€ั–ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ulotka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ๅธƒ่ณ‡ๆ–™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท document distribuรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ entrega

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daฤŸฤฑtฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐํฌ ์ž๋ฃŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุดุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ letรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ letรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎฒไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ broลกura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dreifing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฏแƒ’แƒฃแƒคแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paylama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ folleto

Etymology

The term 'handout' dates back to the early 20th century, originating from the combination of two words: 'hand' and 'out'. 'Hand' refers to the physical act of giving or passing something, while 'out' implies distribution to several recipients. In educational contexts, the practice of providing printed materials to students can be traced back to the development of new teaching methodologies that emphasized active learning and engagement. As formal education expanded, particularly in the United States, the handout became a staple resource, reflecting the ongoing need for accessible information. The evolution of technology also played a role in the production and design of handouts, transitioning from typewritten sheets to more visually engaging and graphic-rich formats. Today, handouts are not only a norm in educational settings but also in business and community events, serving a vital role in communication and information dissemination.