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instruction

in·struc·tion [ in strúkshən ]


noun  (plural in·struc·tions)
Definition:
 
1. statement of command: a spoken or written statement of what must be done, especially delivered formally, with official authority, or as an order
got instructions to cooperate fully

2. teaching or things taught: teaching in a particular subject or skill, or the facts or skills taught
driving instruction

3. teaching process or profession: the act, process, or profession of teaching

4. comput computer command: a code that tells a computer to perform a specific operation



plural noun in·struc·tions 
Definition:
 
1. list of things to do: printed information about how to do, make, assemble, use, or operate something
instructions for setting up your e-mail

2. law judge's summary: the information given by a judge to a jury at the end of a case that explains the applicable points of law and summarizes what has to be proved


in·struc·tion·al adjective
in·struc·tion·al·ly adverb
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