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The definition of a handout is written material given to inform or provide additional information, or a gift of food, money or clothing given for free to people or organizations.

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A worksheet that a teacher provides with details on the day's lesson is an example of a handout.
Food stamps and welfare money given for free to someone are an example of a handout.

See handout in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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noun

a gift of food, clothing, etc., as to a beggar
a pamphlet, leaflet, etc. handed out as for publicity or information
news release

See handout in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Food, clothing, or money given to the needy.
A folder or leaflet circulated free of charge.
A sheet or sheets of paper containing topical information, distributed to people attending a speech, lecture, or meeting.
A prepared news or publicity release.

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