playbook

1. A book containing the text of a play or plays.

   Near-synonym: play

   a book containing the scripts of one or more dramatic plays

2. A book of games and amusements for children.

   Near-synonym: gamebook

3. (US)A book of strategies (plays) for use in American football (and by extension other sports or disciplines).

   a notebook containing descriptions and diagrams of the plays that a team has practiced (especially an American football team)

4. (figuratively)A book or (especially) any set of commonly employed tactics, strategies, and tips.

   Near-synonyms: cookbook, run book

   a scheme or set of strategies for conducting a business campaign or a political campaign

1. The coach's playbook had more running plays than last week's game.

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2. Are you surprised that Tom told her he loved her then dumped her? That's his playbook.

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