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instruction

[ in-struhk-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act or practice of instructing or teaching; education.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  2. knowledge or information imparted.
  3. an item of such knowledge or information.
  4. Usually instructions. orders or directions:

    The instructions are on the back of the box.

  5. the act of furnishing with authoritative directions.

    Synonyms: ,

  6. Computers. a command given to a computer to carry out a particular operation.


instruction

/ ɪˈٰʌʃə /

noun

  1. a direction; order
  2. the process or act of imparting knowledge; teaching; education
  3. computing a part of a program consisting of a coded command to the computer to perform a specified function
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

instruction

/ ĭ-ٰŭə /

  1. 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.
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٰܳپDzԲ, adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of instruction1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English instruccio(u)n, from Latin Բٰܳپō-, stem of Բٰܳپō; equivalent to instruct + -ion
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Example Sentences

"There was no such meeting and there was no such instruction."

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"My instructions were to get involved as much as I can - in the attacking phase and securing the defending phase," he said.

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An executive order is an instruction from the president which has the weight of the law behind it.

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It comes after the Sentencing Council refused a request from Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood to reconsider its new instructions for judges.

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One can surmise that Hektor — a non-white, working-class super at this Manhattan building — has much more to lose than Iris does if he’s let go by the management company for not following their instructions.

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