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handout

1 of 1noun
/ˈhændaʊt/
Forms:handouts
1

money, food, or other resources distributed freely to those in need, typically by an organization or government

  • The government provides financial handouts to support low-income families during economic downturns.
  • Volunteers gathered to prepare and distribute handouts of hygiene kits to refugees.
  • The local church offers weekly handouts of groceries to struggling families in the community.
  • In times of crisis, humanitarian organizations coordinate handouts of emergency supplies to disaster victims.
  • Volunteers handed out handouts of warm blankets to refugees at the shelter.
2

printed material given to people, usually at lectures, meetings, or conferences, to provide information or summarize key points

A handout is a printed or digital document given to students or participants, typically containing important information, summaries, or instructions related to a lesson, lecture, or meeting. Handouts are used to supplement the main content being taught or discussed, providing key points, visual aids, or additional resources for further study. They help reinforce learning by offering a concise and easily accessible way to review material. Handouts may also include exercises, guidelines, or links to further reading, making them useful tools for both students and educators.

  • The speaker distributed handouts to the audience after the presentation.
  • He missed the handout at the event, so he had to ask for an extra copy.
  • The professor provided handouts with key terms for the lecture.
  • The handout included a summary of the session’s main points.
  • He reviewed the handout before the meeting started.