playbook

noun/ˈpleɪbʊk/

Frequency rank: #9,667 most common English word

Meaning

a book or set of strategies, plans, or tactics used to guide actions in a particular situation.

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Example sentence

The coach reviewed the team's playbook before the championship game.

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