Instruction

Quick meaning: Instruction is a noun meaning (uncountable) The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.

Meaning

(uncountable) The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.

More Meanings

1. (countable) An instance of the information or knowledge so furnished.
2. (countable) An order or command.
3. (in the plural) A set of directions provided by a manufacturer for the users of a product or service.
4. (computing) A single operation of a processor defined by an instruction set architecture.
5. (law, in the plural) The directions given by a client to their lawyer in relation to a particular legal matter, which govern the purpose and scope of their work.

Example Sentences

If my instructions may be your guide.

Students receive instruction in the arts and sciences.

I cannot act until I have taken instructions from my client.

Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers.

Word Forms

• instructions

Synonyms for instruction

Depending on context, synonyms include advice, counsel, education, indoctrination, information, teaching.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include education, command, pedagogy, statement, teaching, direction.

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