Phrase guide

form book

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An annual book produced showing the results for the year's horse races together with comments on each runner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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noun

Meaning 2

The past performance of something or someone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, figuratively

Examples

  • It is a certainty, given the form book, that this prime minister will be condemning us to many more months of wage restraint.

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noun

Meaning 3

A binder of loose-leaf forms, or a book containing specimens of such forms, for use by attorneys in their work.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: law

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