form book

A 'form book' can refer to a resource in horse racing or law, or figuratively describe past performance.

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Definition

C1Horse Racing

(british)An annual publication detailing the results and comments on horse races throughout the year.

Example

  • The form book shows that this horse has consistently performed well in wet conditions.

C1Law

(us, technical)A collection of legal document templates and checklists used by attorneys.

Example

  • The attorney consulted the form book to draft the contract.

C1General

(british, figurative)A record of past performance used to predict future outcomes.

Example

  • According to the form book, the team is expected to win the next match.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "form book":

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