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\ ˈhau̇-ˈtü 
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\Definition of how-to
(Entry 1 of 2)
: giving practical instruction and advice (as on a craft) how-to books on all sorts of hobbies— Harry Milt
how-to
nounDefinition of how-to (Entry 2 of 2)
: a practical method or instruction the how-tos of balancing a checkbook also : something (such as a book) that provides such instruction
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how-to
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of how-to
(Entry 1 of 2)
chiefly US : giving practical instruction or advice on how to do something yourself
how-to
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of how-to (Entry 2 of 2)
chiefly US : a way of doing something yourself : instruction about how to do something
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The first known use of how-to was in 1926
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