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A set of records or accounts, typically related to finance or accounting
“We desperately need an accountant to balance our books.”
Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit
A collection of books or published works
A book for keeping notes, especially one for keeping accounting records
Broad accumulated cultural knowledge or learnings
Plural for a written or printed work consisting of pages bound together
“I've just read an interesting book about art movements in the 19th century.”
(somewhat rare) Plural for a written work released periodically
“I love reading about what celebrities are up to in these weekly books.”
Plural for a bound set of blank sheets for writing in
“He would make a daily log of his activities in his book.”
(usually in plural form "books") Plural for a set of records or accounts
“We desperately need an accountant to balance our books.”
(the Book) Plural for a religious book made up of the writings as accepted by Christians
“His life was guided by teachings contained within the Book.”
(rare, slang) Plural for information that is available only to a select few
“So what's the book on the team's new player?”
To reserve in advance
“We should book our flights early before seats run out.”
To arrange or schedule
“We will book a number of well-known speakers for the event.”
(slang) To leave a place, often for another
“It's getting late, so I've got to book.”
To register or record into a book
“The inspector would book the details of my car which was double-parked.”
(book in or into) To check into a place of accommodation
“We need to book into our hotel as soon as we arrive at our destination.”
To arrest
“The police would soon arrive and book him for assault.”
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