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1. An announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
   - press release, release
    
2. A gift or portion (money, food, clothing, etc.) handed out, esp. to a needy person
    
3. A worksheet, printout, leaflet, pamphlet etc. that is given out (usually by hand), e.g. for advertising or to accompany a lecture

1. Give to several people
   "The teacher handed out the exams";
   - distribute, give out, pass out

Derived forms: hands out, handing out, handed out, handouts

See also: hand

Type of: announcement, charity, gift, give, present, promulgation

Encyclopedia: Handout