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in·struc·tion
 instruction
- pronunciation:
- ihn
struhk
sh
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of imparting knowledge; teaching.
His artwork is good, but he could improve with some formal instruction.Does your school give instruction in Latin?- synonyms:
- education
- similar words:
- coaching, pedagogy, teaching, tuition, tutelage, tutoring
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| definition 2: |
(often pl.) directions or orders.
Read the instructions for the bench before you try to assemble it.- synonyms:
- directions, orders
- similar words:
- behest, bidding, call, command, dictate, directives, explanations, guidelines, recommendations, suggestions
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| related words: |
advice, charge, counsel, direction, edict, imperative, manual |
| derivation: |
instructional (adj.) |
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