instruction
Derived from Middle English 'instructioun', from Latin 'instructio', from 'instruere' meaning 'to build, arrange'.
NOUN
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[/ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən/en-US]
guidance
neutral
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direction
neutral
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teaching
informal
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directive
literal
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procedure
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concept sentence
untranslatable
(No direct equivalent concept in ENGLISH)
An instruction is a detailed direction or order given to guide someone on how to do something. It can also refer to the process of teaching or imparting knowledge.
| plural |
|---|
| instructions |
- She followed the instructions carefully to assemble the furniture. — 彼女は家具を組み立てるために、指示に注意深く従った。
- The teacher provided clear instructions for the assignment. — 教師は課題のために明確な指示を提供した。
- He received instruction on how to use the software efficiently. — 彼はそのソフトウェアを効率よく使用するための指導を受けた。
VERB
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[/ɪnˈstrʌkt/en-US]
To instruct means to teach or give orders, often in a formal manner. It involves providing knowledge or directives to someone.
| participle | past | present |
|---|---|---|
| instructing | instructed | instructs |
- The coach instructed the players on the new strategy. — コーチは選手たちに新しい戦略を指示した。
- She was instructed to complete the report by Friday. — 彼女は金曜日までに報告書を完成させるよう指示された。
- The professor instructs students in advanced biology. — 教授は上級生物学を学生に指導している。