hand
out
Plural
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.
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