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Meaning of instruction in English
instructionnoun uk
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/ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən/ us
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instruction noun
(ORDER)
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C2 [ C usually plural ] something that someone tells you to do: on/under instruction The police who broke into the house were only acting on/under instructions. [ + to infinitive ] He gave me strict instructions to get there by eight o'clock.
More examplesFewer examplesWe are under instruction not to confirm or deny anything.A proper letter of instruction is vital.She remembered Ann's instruction not to be late.I'm afraid to say that I forgot your instruction to get seats at the front.On the envelope was a firm instruction to open the letter immediately.
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instruction noun
(TEACHING)
instructions [ plural ]
A2 advice and information about how to do or use something, often written in a book or on the side of a container: The cooking instructions say to bake it for half an hour.
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C2 [ U ] the teaching of a particular skill or subject: instruction on The video provides instruction on how to operate the computer.basic instruction in The course gives you basic instruction in car maintenance.instruction manual Have you seen the instruction manual for the washing machine?
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Grammar
Commands and instructionsWe often use an imperative in commands, and we also use must. They both sound very direct: …
Giving commandsWe often use an imperative in commands, and we also use must. They both sound very direct: …
Giving instructionsWe use instructions to tell someone how to do something. We usually use imperatives. They do not sound too direct in this context: …
(Definition of instruction from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
instruction | American Dictionary
instructionnoun us
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instruction noun
(TEACHING)
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[ U ] the act of teaching someone how to do something: The course gives you basic instruction in car maintenance and repairs.
instruction noun
(ORDER)
[ C usually pl ] an order to do something, esp. a formal order: [ + to infinitive ] The general received instructions to return to the base.
(Definition of instruction from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
instruction | Business English
instructionnoun uk
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/ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/ us
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instructions
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[ plural ] written advice and information about how to do or use something: Please read the instructions carefully. Follow the instructions given below to activate your card.clear/detailed/step-by-step instructions The furniture comes with detailed instructions about how to assemble it.assembly/installation instructions The first step is following the installation instructions as well as the on-screen requests from the program.
[ C, usually plural ] something that someone tells you to do: It was a confusing instruction, and I wasn't sure what he wanted me to do. give sb instructions on sth My boss gave me instructions on what to say to the press.give sb instructions to do sth She gave me instructions not to contact the customer directly. to issue/receive instructions clear/firm/strict instructions act on/carry out/follow (sb's) instructions The shares allow him to force the board to carry out his instructions.disregard/ignore (sb's) instructions I ignored the instructions I had been given and went ahead with the deal anyway.
[ C ]
IT a piece of information that tells a computer how to do something: Simple computer processors execute instructions one after the other.
[ U ] the act of teaching something: instruction in/on sth You will receive instruction on how to operate the system.
an instruction manual/book
a book that gives advice and information about how to do or use something: Be sure to read your instruction manual and follow the recommendations for safe operation.
be under instructions
if someone is under instructions to do something, they have been told to do it: She was under instructions to report back to head office every day.
on the instruction(s) of sb
if you do something on the instruction(s) of someone, you do it because they have told you to: On the instructions of her solicitor, she refused to give a statement.
under instruction
being taught something: The trainee learns by carrying out real work tasks under instruction from a more experienced colleague.
(Definition of instruction from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of instruction
instruction
In the experiment, written instructions were first presented and then two practice sessions followed.
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Instead, the individuals are computer programs consisting of instructions that transform a very simple initial structure (called the embryo) into a fully developed structure.
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Interviewers' instructions were set out to allow year and month of birth or age to be obtained either directly or indirectly.
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As suggested by the finding of an input effect regarding acquisition per se, it is unlikely that the two-year-olds ignored the instructions altogether.
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Fetches from immutable objects cannot possibly be affected by any store instructions.
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Unfortunately, the description of the machine instructions in that paper is almost unreadable, pushing the register transfer notation beyond its usefulness.
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We discussed the data structures in the previous section, and will discuss particular key instructions in this section.
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Thus, the instructions are type checked assuming that the type variables in are abstract.
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The next most common response, restatement, did not explain why a child created a particular picture but merely repeated the instructions.
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As in all cases of this type, the jury instructions provided the ground for arguments on appeal.
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Margins should be wider than usual to allow space for instructions to the typesetter.
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Furthermore, verbal user instructions describing the interaction request are necessary.
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No longer directly concerned with transfer of genetic instructions, information appears as a library of ready-to-serve lymphocytes.
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The instrumentalists are assigned significant roles, but the key protagonist is the female singer, who has to observe more than 20 instructions involving 'advanced' techniques.
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They were given instructions and practice in the memory task, and no mention was made of there being any subsequent test of grammar learning.
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Collocations with instruction
instruction
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additional instructionIn any case, additional instruction is necessary to establish reliable gender attribution across a wide range of words.
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arithmetic instructionA classic example of a hidden side effect is an arithmetic instruction which explicitly modifies a register (an overt effect) and implicitly modifies condition codes (a hidden side effect).
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comprehensive instructionNew and comprehensive instruction to inspectors are in advance of state of preparation.
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命令, 指示,命令,吩咐, 教…
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instruction
noun
in·struc·tion
in-ˈstrək-shən
Synonyms of instruction
1
a
instructions plural
: an outline or manual of technical procedure : directions
b
: a direction calling for compliance : order
—usually used in pluralhad instructions not to admit strangers
c
: a code that tells a computer to perform a particular operation
d
: precept
prevailing cultural instructions
2
: the action, practice, or profession of teaching
instructional
in-ˈstrək-sh(ə-)nəl
adjective
Synonyms
behest
charge
command
commandment
decree
dictate
direction
directive
do
edict
imperative
injunction
order
word
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Examples of instruction in a Sentence
You should read each instruction carefully.
Their instruction was to deliver the package by five o'clock.
The after-school program offers reading instruction to students who need it.
The computer can handle one million instructions per second.
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Cortes moved about frantically this week, taking calls, giving instructions and carrying small toritos from one corner of the workshop to the other.
—Fernanda Pesce and Alexis Triboulard, Quartz, 9 Mar. 2024
To access the content, check your email and follow the instructions provided.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2024
Be sure to read the instructions that come with your test and set a timer for the amount of time listed for the most precise results.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024
The lawsuits allege a number of problems with the 267 pages of instructions.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024
The manager also received several text messages from someone falsely claiming to be the casino’s cage director, telling the manager to follow the caller’s instructions, the complaint said.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024
Records show that Chesebro sent instructions to Ward, Safsten, a Trump campaign official and local attorneys about how to carry out the plan -- including how to seal and transmit envelopes carrying the paperwork.
—Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and Josh Dawsey The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2024
Wallace Fox was a clock puncher, a work-for-hire employee who followed instructions — which might explain his limited Internet footprint.
—Erik Himmelsbach-Weinstein, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
When the angler drops the snapper back toward the water’s surface (at the captain’s instruction), another shark suddenly appears.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 7 Mar. 2024
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15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b
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instruction
noun
in·struc·tion
in-ˈstrək-shən
1
a
: precept
instructions of ethical behavior
b
: command entry 2 sense 2, order
had instructions not to talk to strangers
c
plural
: an outline or set of procedures to be followed : directions
instructions for assembling a rocking chair
d
: a code that tells a computer to perform a particular operation
2
: the action or practice of an instructor or teacher
instructional
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instruction
noun
in·struc·tion
: an explanation of an applicable principle of law given by a judge to a jury before the jury retires to consider its verdict
called also
jury charge, jury instruction
Note:
Under both the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, at the close of evidence, or before the close if the court reasonably so directs, any party may file written requests for the instructions to be given to the jury by the court. The court must advise the parties of its decision regarding the instructions prior to closing argument so that the parties may address the instructions during argument. Any objections to the instructions must be made before the jury retires for deliberation.
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Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Scientific definitions for instructioninstruction[ ĭn-strŭk′shən ]A sequence of bits that tells a computer's central processing unit to perform a particular operation. An instruction can also contain data to be used in the operation.The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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instruction noun OPAL W /ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/ /ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/
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instructions [plural] detailed information on how to do or use something synonym directionFollow the instructions on the packet carefully.Always read the instructions before you start.Step-by-step instructions are provided. instructions on something The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it. instructions for something The tin or packet should be clearly labelled with instructions for use. instructions for doing something The website has easy instructions for making dozens of costumes for children. according to the instructions According to the instructions, you can get started in one hour.Extra Examplesa booklet containing instructions on procedures to be followedDid it come with any instructions about assembling it?It tells you in the instructions not to let the machine get too hot.Just follow our simple step-by-step instructions.Microwave ovens should be serviced according to the manufacturer's instructions.Step-by-step instructions are included.There are instructions that tell you where everything goes.These fondant decorations are easy to master if you follow our simple step-by-step instructions.You should always read the instructions on medicines thoroughly.follow the manufacturer's instructions for useinstructions on how to use the photocopierinstructions supplied with a productOxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectivecomprehensivefulladequate…… of instructionslistseriesset…verb + instructionsreadunderstandfollow…instructions + verbtell somebody somethinginstruction + nounbookbookletleaflet…prepositionaccording to the instructionin accordance with the instructionin the instruction…See full entry
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[countable, usually plural] something that somebody tells you to do synonym orderClimbers should always follow the instructions of their guide.to ignore/carry out somebody's instructions instruction from somebody Police are awaiting instructions from senior officers before proceeding. instruction to somebody His instructions to his staff were very clear. instruction on something She gave him detailed instructions on the procedure to be followed. instruction on doing something The government has issued specific instructions on reducing waste disposal. instruction for something He said he received his instructions for the attack on the embassy by telephone. instruction that… He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death. instruction to do something I have explicit instructions not to let anyone else in. under instructions to do something I'm under instructions to keep my speech short. on somebody's instructions He phoned you on my instructions.Extra ExamplesShe carried out his instructions to the letter.She called you on my instructions.Failure to obey a policeman's instructions may amount to an offence.He remained under cover and waited for further instructions from headquarters.He was disqualified for failing to comply with the referee's instructions.She is acting under direct instructions from the president.She was released on instructions from the Foreign Ministry.The director sat in his chair barking instructions at the cast.The jockey followed his trainer's instructions to the letter.The organizer will give instructions as to what to do.They were not empowered to negotiate without instructions.Under Charlemagne's instructions, many classical texts were recopied.We acted according to the instructions we received.an instruction to Lieutenant-General Gough from General ClarkLawyers may not accept instructions in cases where they would have a conflict of interests.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveclearexplicitexpress…verb + instructionbe underhaveact on…prepositionaccording to the instructionin accordance with the instructionon (somebody’s) instruction…phrasescarry out, follow, etc somebody’s instructions to the letterSee full entry
[countable] a piece of information that tells a computer to perform a particular operationThe chip runs at speeds of up to 100MHz and executes two instructions per clock cycle.Topics Computersb2Oxford Collocations Dictionary… of instructionsseriessetverb + instructioncarry outexecuteprocess…instruction + nounsetSee full entry [uncountable] (formal) the act of teaching something to somebodyReligious instruction is banned in all state schools in the country.the language/medium of instruction used in the school instruction in something She had no formal instruction in music. instruction on (doing) something basic instruction on using the internet under instruction driver under instruction (= being taught how to drive)Extra ExamplesIndividual instruction is available, but it can be expensive.The medium of instruction in these classes is English.Trained lifeguards were on hand to offer instruction.He claimed that he was not capable of giving instruction in poetry.He takes instruction very well.The Cleveland Clog Dancers were on hand to offer instruction on the important steps.The language of instruction throughout the course is English.The two-day course features instruction by leading professionals and academics.You can often get free instruction at your local community college.The information is for the instruction of passengers.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveproperformalinformal…… of instructioncourseverb + instructiongethavereceive…prepositionfor the instruction ofunder instructioninstruction by…phrasesa medium of instructionSee full entry Word Originlate Middle English: via Old French from late Latin instructio(n-), from the verb instruere, from in- ‘upon, towards’ + struere ‘pile up’.See instruction in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee instruction in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation:
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a statement that describes how to do something
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Our teacher gave us instructions for building the model. = Our teacher gave us instructions on how to build the model.
The manual provides complete/detailed instructions [=directions] for installing the software.
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Their instruction was to deliver the package by five o'clock.
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We had instructions not to admit anyone.
I gave you explicit instructions to be here by six o'clock.
Don't you know how to follow instructions? [=directions]
I did everything according to your instructions.
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the action or process of teaching
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The after-school program offers/provides reading instruction to students who need it.
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The students are receiving instruction in algebra.
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a set of letters, numbers, etc., that tells a computer to do something
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A2 advice and information about how to do or use something, often written in a book or on the side of a container: The cooking instructions say to bake it for half an hour. You obviously didn't read the instructions properly.instructions on They need clear instructions on what to do next. Make sure you understand the safety instructions before you use the saw. The instructions for assembling this cupboard are useless. See also
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informationinformationCan I get some information on uni courses?detailsPlease send me details of your training courses.directionsJust follow the directions on the label.instructionsHave you read the instructions all the way through?directionsWe had to stop and ask for directions.guidelinesThe government has issued new guidelines on health and safety at work.
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instruction Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Legal, Financial, Acronyms, Idioms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.Related to instruction: Direct instruction
in·struc·tion (ĭn-strŭk′shən)n.1. The act, practice, or profession of instructing: math instruction.2. a. Imparted knowledge: We sought further instruction in a more advanced class.b. An imparted or acquired item of knowledge: The judge gave the jury an instruction in how the law defines an accomplice.3. a. often instructions An authoritative direction to be obeyed; an order: had instructions to be home by midnight.b. instructions Detailed directions about how to do something: read the instructions for assembly.4. Computers A sequence of bits that tells a central processing unit to perform a particular operation and can contain data to be used in the operation.in·struc′tion·al adj.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.instruction (ɪnˈstrʌkʃən) n1. a direction; order2. the process or act of imparting knowledge; teaching; education3. (Computer Science) computing a part of a program consisting of a coded command to the computer to perform a specified function inˈstructional adjCollins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014in•struc•tion (ɪnˈstrʌk ʃən) n. 1. the act or practice of instructing or teaching; education. 2. knowledge or information imparted. 3. an item of such knowledge or information. 4. Usu., instructions. orders or directions. 5. the act of furnishing with authoritative directions. 6. a computer command. [1375–1425; Middle English < Latin] in•struc′tion•al, adj. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.instructioncatechism, catechumen - Catechism comes from Latin catechismus, "instruction by word of mouth," and is literally a series of questions and answers; a catechumen is a young Christian preparing for confirmation.disciple, discipline - Disciple comes from a Latin word meaning "learner" and discipline comes from one meaning "instruction, knowledge."document - First meant "instruction" or "evidence," whether written or not.lore - Originally meant "the act of teaching" or a "piece of instruction, lesson."Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:Switch to new thesaurus Noun1.instruction - a message describing how something is to be done; "he gave directions faster than she could follow them"directionsubject matter, content, message, substance - what a communication that is about something is aboutrule - any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order; "the rule of St. Dominic"prescript, rule - prescribed guide for conduct or actionrubric - directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)misdirection - incorrect directions or instructionsname and address, destination, address - written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that locationmarkup - detailed stylistic instructions for typesetting something that is to be printed; manual markup is usually written on the copy (e.g. underlining words that are to be set in italics)prescription - directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions; "I tried to follow her prescription for success"recipe, formula - directions for making somethingrule - directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted; "he knew the rules of chess"stage direction - an instruction written as part of the script of a playstyle - editorial directions to be followed in spelling and punctuation and capitalization and typographical displaysystem command - a computer user's instruction (not part of a program) that calls for action by the computer's executive program2.instruction - the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill; "he received no formal education"; "our instruction was carefully programmed"; "good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded"didactics, education, educational activity, pedagogy, teachingactivity - any specific behavior; "they avoided all recreational activity"education - the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)classroom project - a school task requiring considerable effortclasswork - the part of a student's work that is done in the classroomhomework, prep, preparation - preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)lesson - a task assigned for individual study; "he did the lesson for today"coeducation - education of men and women in the same institutionscontinuing education - a program of instruction designed primarily for adult students who participate part-timecourse, course of instruction, course of study, class - education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes"elementary education - education in elementary subjects (reading and writing and arithmetic) provided to young students at a grade schoolextension service, university extension, extension - an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular studentsextracurricular activity - educational activities not falling within the scope of the regular curriculumhigher education - education provided by a college or universitysecondary education - education beyond the elementary grades; provided by a high school or college preparatory schoolteam teaching - a method of coordinated classroom teaching involving a team of teachers working together with a single group of studentswork-study program - an educational plan in which students alternate between paid employment and formal studypoint system - a system of evaluation based on awarding points according to ruleseducation - the gradual process of acquiring knowledge; "education is a preparation for life"; "a girl's education was less important than a boy's"academic program - (education) a program of education in liberal arts and sciences (usually in preparation for higher education)Department of Education, Education Department, Education - the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979tuition, tuition fee - a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education); "tuition and room and board were more than $25,000"3.instruction - the profession of a teacher; "he prepared for teaching while still in college"; "pedagogy is recognized as an important profession"teaching, pedagogyeducation - the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)catechesis - oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation)catechetical instruction - teaching religious principles by questions and answerslanguage teaching - teaching people to speak and understand a foreign languageteaching reading - teaching beginners to readschooling - the act of teaching at schoolindoctrination - teaching someone to accept doctrines uncriticallytutelage, tutorship, tuition - teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)lesson - a unit of instruction; "he took driving lessons"hypnopedia, sleep-learning - teaching during sleep (as by using recordings to teach a foreign language to someone who is asleep)spoonfeeding - teaching in an overly simplified way that discourages independent thoughtlecturing, lecture - teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)4.instruction - (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer programprogram line, statement, commandcomputer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structurescomputer code, code - (computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructionscomputer program, computer programme, programme, program - (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute; "the program required several hundred lines of code"call - an instruction that interrupts the program being executed; "Pascal performs calls by simply giving the name of the routine to be executed"command line - commands that a user types in order to run an applicationlink - (computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or listmacro, macro instruction - a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine languagesystem error - an instruction that is either not recognized by an operating system or is in violation of the procedural rulestoggle - any instruction that works first one way and then the other; it turns something on the first time it is used and then turns it off the next timeBased on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.instructionnoun1. order, ruling, command, rule, demand, direction, regulation, dictate, decree, mandate, directive, injunction, behest No reason for this instruction was given.2. teaching, schooling, training, classes, grounding, education, coaching, lesson(s), discipline, preparation, drilling, guidance, tutoring, tuition, enlightenment, apprenticeship, tutorials, tutelage Each candidate is given instruction in safety.plural noun1. information, rules, advice, directions, recommendations, guidance, specifications This book gives instructions for making a variety of hand creams.Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002instructionnoun1. The act, process, or art of imparting knowledge and skill:education, pedagogics, pedagogy, schooling, teaching, training, tuition, tutelage, tutoring.2. Known facts, ideas, and skill that have been imparted:education, erudition, knowledge, learning, scholarship, science.3. An authoritative indication to be obeyed.Often used in plural:behest, bidding, charge, command, commandment, dictate, direction, directive, injunction, mandate, order, word. The American Heritage® Roget's Thesaurus. Copyright © 2013, 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Translationsإعطاء تَعْليماتتَعْليم، تَدْريبتَعليمات ،إرشادات، تَوجيهاتinstrukcelekcenávodpokynpříkazbeskedinstruktionundervisningvejledningUnterrichtWeisungAnweisungBelehrungGebrauchsanweisungοδηγίαinstrucciónordenenseñanzaohjeopastusenseignementinstructionconsignefyrirmælikennsla, tilsögnleiîbeiningaristruzioneeducazioneinsegnamentoforskriftinstrukspåleggnávodpokynnavodiloderseğitimemir direktiföğretimtalimat指导指示说明书instruction [ɪnˈstrʌkʃən]A. N1. (= teaching) → instrucción f, enseñanza fto give sb instruction in mathematics/fencing → dar clases de matemáticas/esgrima a algn, enseñar matemáticas/esgrima a algn2. (= order) → orden fto give sb instructions to do sth → dar órdenes or instrucciones a algn de que haga algoI gave him strict instructions not to touch it → le di órdenes estrictas de que no lo tocarawe have given instructions for the transfer of funds → hemos cursado órdenes para la transferencia de fondosinstructions for use → modo msing de empleoon the instructions of → por orden de3. (Comput) → instrucción fB. CPD instruction book, instruction manual N → manual m de instruccionesCollins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005instruction [ɪnˈstrʌkʃən] n (= teaching) → instruction fto give sb instruction in sth → enseigner qch à qnWe were given instruction in safety techniques → On nous a enseigné les techniques de sécurité. (= directive, order) → instruction f instructions npl (= orders) → instructions fplto give sb instructions to do sth → donner des instructions à qn afin qu'il fasse qch (= guidelines) → instructions fpl; (written: in booklet etc) → mode m d'emploiAlways read the instructions → Lisez toujours le mode d'emploi.instructions for use → mode m d'emploiinstructions on how to do sth → des instructions sur la manière de faire qch modif [booklet, leaflet] → d'utilisationinstruction video → vidéo f explicativeCollins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005instruction n (= teaching) → Unterricht m; course of instruction → Lehrgang m; to give somebody instruction in fencing → jdm Fechtunterricht erteilen (= order, command) → Anweisung f, → Instruktion f; (of jury) → Belehrung f, → Instruktion f; what were your instructions? → welche Instruktionen or Anweisungen hatten Sie?; on whose instructions did you do that? → auf wessen Anweisung or Anordnung haben Sie das getan?; instructions for use → Gebrauchsanweisung f, → Gebrauchsanleitung f; instruction manual (Tech) → Bedienungsanleitung fCollins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007instruction [ɪnˈstrʌkʃ/ən] na. (teaching) → istruzione fb. instructions npl (orders, directions) → istruzioni fplto give sb instructions (to do sth) → dare istruzioni a qn (di fare qc)instructions for use → istruzioni per l'usoCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995instruct (inˈstrakt) verb1. to teach or train (a person in a subject or skill). Girls as well as boys should be instructed in woodwork. onderrig gee يُعَلِّم، يُدَرِّب обучавам instruir vyučovat unterrichten undervise διδάσκω, εκπαιδεύωinstruir õpetama تعلیم دادن opettaa apprendre לְלַמֵד शिक्षा देना učiti, podučavati tanít, oktat melatih kenna, leiðbeina istruire 教える 가르치다 mokyti apmācīt melatih onderwijzenundervise, veiledekształcić ښول، لارښوونه كول، پوهول، خبرول instruir a instrui, a iniţia обучать vyučovať učiti obučiti undervisa, handleda สั่งสอน öğretmek, eğitmek 指導,訓練 вчити, навчати سکھانا، تعلیم کرنا dạy 教,指导 2. to order or direct (a person especially to do something). He was instructed to come here at nine o'clock; I have already instructed you how to cook the meat. opdrag gee يُعْطي تَعْليمات инструктирам instruir nařídit; poučit anweisen give besked om; instruere δίνω οδηγίες ordenar, dar instrucciones/órdenes a juhatama, õpetama دستور دادن؛ رهنمود دادن määrätä donner des instructions à לְהוֹרוֹת आदेश देना uputiti utasít memerintah gefa fyrirmæli dare istruzioni, incaricare 指示する 명령하다 liepti, instruktuoti instruēt; dot norādījumus memerintah opdragengi pålegg om, befalepouczyć لارښوونه كول receber instruções a învăţa, a instrui инструктировать poučiť, dať pokyn, informovať dati napotke narediti instruera, ge anvisning[ar] ออกคำสั่ง talimat vermek 指示 інструктувати; наказувати ہدایت دینا chỉ dẫn 指示inˈstruction (-ʃən) noun1. the act of instructing (especially in a school subject or a skill) or the process of being instructed. She sometimes gives instruction in gymnastics. onderrig تَعْليم، تَدْريب обучение instrução vyučování; lekce der Unterricht instruktion; undervisning διδασκαλία, σειρά μαθημάτωνinstrucción õpetus آموزش ohjaus enseignement, instruction הוֹרָאוֹת आदेश podučavanje oktatás instruksi kennsla, tilsögn insegnamento 教育 교육, 교수 mokymas apmācīšana mengarah onderrichtundervisning, instruksjonszkolenie, lekcje ښوونه، لارښودنه، پوهونه، خبرونه، ددرس موضوع، حكم امر instrução instrucţiune обучение vyučovanie; lekcia, návod, poučenie pouk instrukcija undervisning, handledning การสอน öğretim, eğitim; ders 指導 навчання; інструкції ہدایت دینے کا عمل sự chỉ dẫn 指导2. an order or direction. You must learn to obey instructions. opdrag إعطاء تَعْليمات указание instrução pokyn; příkaz die Anweisung besked οδηγία, εντολήinstrucción korraldus دستور؛ رهنمود määräys instructionהוראה अनुदेश uputa utasítás perintah fyrirmæli istruzione 指示 지시, 명령 paliepimas, instrukcija instrukcija; norādījums perintah bevel, aanwijzing instruks, pålegg, direktiv, forskriftinstrukcja, polecenie لارښودنه instrução ordin указание pokyn, príkaz navodilo instrukcija föreskrift, förhållningsorder การออกคำสั่ง talimat, emir direktif 指示 постанови; вказівки حکم، ہدایت hướng dẫn 指示3. (in plural) (a book etc giving) directions, eg about the use of a machine etc. Could I look at the instructions, please? aanwysings تَعليمات ،إرشادات، تَوجيهات упътване instruções návod die Gebrauchsanweisung instruktion; vejledning οδηγίες χρήσης (πληθ.) instrucciones kasutamisjuhend دستورالعمل käyttöohjeet instructions הוֹרָאוֹת स्थापित या प्रतिष्ठापित विधि, आचार upute használati utasítás petunjuk pemakaian leiðbeiningar istruzione 使用説明書 지침 instrukcija instrukcija; lietošanas pamācība cara pakai gebruiksaanwijzingbruksanvisninginstrukcja حكم امر instruções instrucţiuni инструкция návod navodila instrukcije bruksanvisning วิธีใช้ teknik bilgi 說明書 інструкції استعمال کا طریقہ chỉ dẫn 说明书inˈstructive (-tiv) adjective giving knowledge or information. He gave an instructive talk about electrical repair work. insiggewend مُثَقِّف، مُفيد инструктивен instrutivo poučný lehrreich instruktiv; lærerig διδακτικόςinstructivo õpetlik آموزنده opettava instructifמאלף शिक्षाप्रद poučan tanulságos instruktif fræðandi istruttivo 教育的な 교육적인 pamokomas, informatyvus pamācošs; instruktīvs memberi informasi leerzaamlærerik, instruktivpouczający پوهوونكى، هوښيار وونكى، تعليمى instrutivo instructiv поучительный poučný poučen poučan instruktiv, upplysande, lärorik ซึ่งเป็นการสั่งสอน öğretici, eğitici 具啟發的 повчальний; інструктивний معلوماتی để dạy 教育性的,有启发性的 inˈstructively adverb insiggewend بصورَة تَثْقيفيَّه مُفيدَه инструктивно instrutivamente poučně lehrreich instruktivt; lærerigt διδακτικά de manera instructiva õpetlikult بطور آموزنده opettavasti d'une manière instructive בְּצוּרָה מְאַלֶפֶת शिक्षक, प्रशिक्षक poučno tanulságosan secara instruktif á fræðandi hátt in maniera istruttiva 有益に 교육적으로 pamokomai, informatyviai pamācoši dengan perintah leerzaamlærerikt, instruktivt pouczająco پوهوونكى instrutivamente (în mod) instructiv поучительно poučne poučno poučno instruktivt เป็นการสั่งสอน öğretici/eğitici bir şekilde 指導地 повчально ہدایت بخشی سے truyền thụ 指导地inˈstructiveness noun insiggewendheid تعليماتيَّه، إرشاديَّه инструктивност instrução poučnost das Belehrende det at være instruktiv διδαχή, εκπαίδευση carácter instructivo õpetlikkus آموزش valaisevuus caractère instructif צוּרָה מְאַלֶפֶת शिक्षिका poučnost tanulságos volta vminek sifat instruktif fróðleiksgildi l'essere istruttivo 有益性 교육적임 informatyvumas pamācīšana pemerintahan leerzaamheid det å være lærerikt wartość edukacyjna تعلیم instrução caracter instructiv поучительность poučnosť poučnost poučnost det som är instruktivt (upplysande, lärorikt) เป็นการสั่งสอน öğreticilik/eğiticilik 具啟發性 повчальність ہدایت بخشی tính chất truyền thụ 有益(启发性,指导性) inˈstructor – feminine inˈstructress – noun a person who gives instruction (in a skill etc). a ski-instructor. instrukteur مُعَلِّم، مُدَرِّب инструктор instrutor učitel, -ka; trenér, -ka der Lehrer instruktør; lærer; -instruktør; -lærer εκπαιδευτής, δάσκαλοςinstructor, monitor, entrenador; instructura, monitora, entrenadora õpetaja, treener معلم kouluttaja entraîneur, euse, moniteur/-trice מדריך, מדריכה उपदेशक instruktor oktató pelatih, instruktur kennari, leiðbeinandi istruttore, istruttrice 教師 교사, 강사 instruktorius instruktors jurulatih instructeurlærer, instruktørinstruktor ښوونكى، خبروونكى instrutor instructor; monitor инструктор inštruktor, -ka učitelj, inštruktor instruktor instruktör, lärare, handledare ครูผู้สอน öğretmen, eğitmen 指導者 інструктор استاد، معلم người dạy 指导者Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
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He seems to think that the end of poetry is, or should be, instruction; yet it is a truism that the end of our existence is happiness; if so, the end of every separate part of our existence, everything connected with our existence, should be still happiness. View in contextAstor addressed a letter of instruction to the four partners who were to sail in the ship. View in contextHowever, he finally persuaded Usanga to bide his time for a few more days of instruction, but in the suspicious mind of the Negro there was a growing conviction that the white man's advice was prompted by some ulterior motive; that it was in the hope of escaping with the machine himself by night that he refused to admit that Usanga was entirely capable of handling it alone and therefore in no further need of help or instruction, and so in the mind of the black there formed a determination to outwit the white man. View in contextShe did not pester their young brains with too much learning, but, on the contrary, let them have their own way in regard to educating themselves; for what instruction is more effectual than self-instruction? View in contextTheir governors and preceptors also should take care what sort of tales and stories it may be proper for them to hear; for all these ought to pave the way for their future instruction: for which reason the generality of their play should be imitations of what they are afterwards to do seriously. View in contextTHE TALE, the Parable, and the Fable are all common and popular modes of conveying instruction. Each is distinguished by its own special characteristics. View in context"I came in for my own pleasure and instruction," she said, "and was so struck by the wisdom of the speakers that I could not help making a few notes." View in contextThe very decided manner with which he spoke, and strove to impress his wife with the evil consequences of giving me instruction, served to convince me that he was deeply sensible of the truths he was uttering. View in contextAt a short distance from the wigwams, they were met by Waban, a leading man among the Indians at that place, accompanied by others, and were welcomed with "English salutations." Waban, who is described as "the chief minister of justice among them," had before shown a better disposition than any other native to receive the religious instruction of the Christians, and had voluntarily proposed to have his eldest son educated by them. View in context"We haven't heard anything about the line from Ipswich to Norwich, sir," he replied, "but we can't very well change our course without definite instructions." View in contextIn that case, and in no other, certain sealed instructions relating to the disposal of the Diamond, and deposited with it, were to be opened, and followed implicitly. View in context"Here are your instructions," replied the officer, placing the folded paper in his hands; and turning round towards D'Artagnan, "Come, monsieur," said he, in an agitated voice (such despair did he behold in that man of iron), "do me the favor to depart at once." View in context
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instruction
noun
Definition of instruction
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as in edict
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
needed an administrative assistant who was good at following instructions
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edict
direction
order
directive
do
injunction
command
commandment
word
decree
requirement
imperative
charge
behest
dictate
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mandate
law
rule
prescription
precept
regulation
statute
ordinance
countermand
counterorder
prescript
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appeal
petition
plea
recommendation
proposal
suggestion
entreaty
urging
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as in teaching
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
the view that the instruction of our nation's youth should be our highest priority
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teaching
education
schooling
training
tutoring
tuition
tutelage
preparation
development
pedagogy
cultivation
conditioning
coaching
improvement
guidance
higher education
direction
higher learning
didactics
pedagogics
enlightenment
edification
readying
nurturing
nurturance
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