instruction

[US]/ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/
[UK]/ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.command, direction
teaching, guidance
user manual, operating instructions

Phrases & Collocations

instruction manual

detailed instructions

step-by-step instructions

classroom instruction

instruction set

work instruction

working instruction

medium of instruction

operation instruction

computer-aided instruction

instruction book

language of instruction

special instruction

operating instruction

instruction sheet

scaffolding instruction

written instruction

direct instruction

programmed instruction

macro instruction

machine instruction

basic instruction

Example Sentences

give instruction in English

instruction in the Roman Catholic faith.

read the instructions for assembly.

instructions should be unambiguous.

Read the instructions on the pocket.

the instruction decrements the accumulator by one.

instructions written in double Dutch.

always study the instructions supplied.

had instructions to be home by midnight.

followed instructions to the letter.

messaged the instruction by cable.

The instructions in the manual are as clear as mud.

The instructions on the box are very confusing.

The rioters misinterpret the instructions of the police.

Candidates must comply strictly with these instructions.

She gave me instructions on how to apply the tint.

the Roman Church's instructions to its clergy.

instructions about what to do in case of fire.

Real-world Examples

So make sure to follow the instructions.

Source: New question types for the CET-6 (College English Test Band 6).

Imagine your boss is giving you instructions.

Source: Grandpa and Grandma's test class

This ribosome reads the instructions from the nucleus.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

You must follow my instructions to the letter.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 2

All day long, students do nothing but follow instructions.

Source: 2017 Hot Selected Compilation

Follow the instructions to the letter.

Source: New TOEIC Listening Essential Memorization in 19 Days

We got our instructions over a teleprinter.

Source: 6 Minute English

'I shall follow your instructions, sir, ' said Miss Temple.

Source: Jane Eyre (Abridged Version)

Our teacher gave us very precise instructions.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

I told you to read the instructions.

Source: Fluent Speaking

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