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/mænˈjuːəl ɪləˈstreɪʃən/ · man·u·al·il·us·tra·tion
noun
  1. A drawing or painting created by hand, often used in art, design, or educational materials. The manual illustration in the children's book was created by the author's own hand.
noun
  1. A detailed, step-by-step guide or instruction manual that includes illustrations or diagrams. The manual illustration in the repair manual helped the homeowner fix the leaky faucet.
verb
  1. To create or draw an image by hand, often for artistic or educational purposes. She spent hours manual illustrating the intricate designs on the wedding invitation.
Did you know? The term 'manual illustration' is often used in the context of art and design, where hand-drawn or hand-painted images are highly valued for their unique, human touch.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026