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Definition handout in American English

handout noun

[countable] noun
/ˈhændˌaʊt/
1

an amount of money or goods given to people who need them

Example

He's forty and still living on handouts from his parents.

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2

a piece of paper with information on it that is given to everyone in a group, especially a class of students

Example

You'll find some of the references on the handout.

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Definition handout in American English