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Definitions from WordNet

Noun handout has 2 senses
  1. handout, press release, release - an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
    --1 is a kind of announcement, promulgation
  2. handout - giving money or food or clothing to a needy person
    --2 is a kind of
    charity

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Handouts

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: A printed or written document containing information or instructions intended to be distributed to a group of people.

Usage: Handouts are commonly used in educational settings to provide students with supplementary materials.

Example sentence: During the lecture, the professor distributed handouts with key points and additional resources.

Sense 2: Money or goods donated to a person or organization in need; financial support.

Usage: Handouts from generous donors helped the local charity continue its operations.

Example sentence: The homeless shelter relies on handouts from the community to provide meals and shelter to those in need.

Sense 3: Easy or undeserved winnings or benefits obtained without much effort.

Usage: Handouts can create a sense of dependency rather than encouraging self-sufficiency.

Example sentence: Some critics argue that government assistance programs can lead to a culture of handouts instead of promoting work ethic.

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