instruction 
in·struc·tion (in struk′s̸hən)
noun
- the act of instructing; education
- knowledge, information, etc. given or taught
- any teaching, lesson, rule, or precept
- a command or order
- any of the sequence of steps to be followed, as in doing, using, or operating something: usually used in pl.
- a sequence of bits specifying an operation to be performed by a computer
Etymology: ME instruccioun < OFr instruccion < L instructio
Converse of object
- follow: Remember to follow the instructions on the packet for best results.
- give: TOP TIP: ' Give clear, repeated instructions in chunks the size your child can absorb.
- obey: Any death is deeply regrettable... as I understand the situation, the man was challenged and refused to obey police instructions.
- execute: The program executes instructions until a trap, exception, or any breakpoint is reached.
Adjective modifier
- detailed: Please note: Detailed printed instructions are provided with your upgrade.
- verbal: Please adhere to all posted signs or verbal instructions at these locations to avoid being detained or causing unwarranted trouble to the sites involved.
- written: We included fabric with sequins glued down, color charts and detailed written instructions.
- strict: Jack wants to see Honey, but she's left strict instructions not to let him anywhere near her.
- explicit: Does intensive explicit grammar instruction make all the difference?
Preposition: on
- packet: Remember to follow the instructions on the packet for best results.
Modifies a noun
- booklet: You also get an instruction booklet which is very clear -- its all pictures.
- apparel: With blood lust how all of instruction apparel publishing players from the.
- manual: You will be given copies of further material which you may need, including data sheets and instruction manuals.
Possessives
- manufacturer: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to make sure you use enough, for long enough.
Noun used with modifier
- step-by-step: Just follow the step-by-step instructions, which will guide you through the questionnaire.
- on-screen: Then you can follow the on-screen instructions to join the group.
- installation: These are all covered in the installation instructions for the PC or Macintosh.
- onscreen: To set up your account now, click on the " Register now " button on the right and follow the onscreen instructions.
- easy-to-follow: With easy-to-follow instruction, you will be equipped to produce superb paintings of your own.
- vector: A vector instruction that validates the VC is called a masked operation.
Efficiencyis measured at the extremities.You do not find the efficiency of an army at headquarters, nor of a firminhead office.It isattheremotest pointötheprivate soldier or humble legionary on the distant frontier, the girl at the counter or the branch-office junior salesman öthat the really decisive test of an army or a firm is made.It istherethat all theinstructionand knowledge of relevant facts and procedural disciplines bear fruitöor wither on the tree.
All true histories contain instruction; though in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut.
The tygers of wrath are wiser than the horses of instruction.
All scripture isgiven by inspiration of God, and is profitable of doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
Neither talent without instruction, nor instruction without talent can produce the perfect craftsman.
Now there is one outstandingly important fact regarding Spaceship Earth, and that is that no instruction book came with it.
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