Meaning of the word handouts in English

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handouts

US /ˈhændˌaʊts/
UK /ˈhændˌaʊts/

Plural Noun

1.

printed information provided free of charge, especially to accompany a lecture or to promote something

Example:
The professor distributed handouts before the lecture.
Please take a look at the handouts for more details.
2.

money or goods given as charity

Example:
The charity provides food handouts to the homeless.
He's too proud to accept any handouts.
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