circular vs handout

circular

noun
  • Synonym of flyer: a printed advertisement, directive, or notice intended for mass circulation. 

  • A shuttle bus with a circular route. 

verb
  • To extend in a circular direction. 

  • To distribute circulars to or at. 

adj
  • Referring back to itself, so as to prevent computation or comprehension; infinitely recursive. 

  • Circuitous or roundabout. 

  • Of or relating to a circle. 

  • Distributed to a large number of persons. 

  • In the shape of, or moving in a circle. 

handout

noun
  • A worksheet, leaflet, or pamphlet that is given out (usually by hand) for a certain use. 

  • A gift, something obtained without effort. 

  • A gift to the poor or needy. 

How often have the words circular and handout occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )