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run book

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A set of procedures prepared by an administrator for the day-to-day maintenance and exception handling of an IT system; (loosely) such a set of procedures for a job whether IT-specific or not.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: playbook, cookbook

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: playbook, cookbook

Antonyms: none provided

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