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instruction
noun in·struc·tion \in-ˈstrək-shən\
: a statement that describes how to do something
: an order or command
: the action or process of teaching : the act of instructing someone
Full Definition of INSTRUCTION
1
a : precept <prevailing cultural instructions> b : a direction calling for compliance : order —usually used in plural <had instructions not to admit strangers> c plural : an outline or manual of technical procedure : directions d : a code that tells a computer to perform a particular operation
2
: the action, practice, or profession of teaching
— in·struc·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of INSTRUCTION
15th century
Related to INSTRUCTION
- Synonyms
- behest, charge, commandment, decree, dictate, direction, directive, do, edict, imperative, injunction, command, order, word
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INSTRUCTION Defined for Kids
instruction
noun in·struc·tion \in-ˈstrək-shən\
Definition of INSTRUCTION for Kids
1
instructions plural : a specific rule or command <I left instructions that I was not to be disturbed.>
2
instructions plural : an outline of how something is to be done <Follow the instructions on the box.>
3
: the act or practice of teaching <Students receive instruction in history.>
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