instructions

Derived from 'instruction', ultimately from Latin 'instructio', meaning 'a building, arrangement, instruction'.

NOUN (1)
[/ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/inglés-standard]
Synonyms directions general , guidelines recommendationpolicy , orders commandformal , specifications technicaldetailed , manual documentwritten , advice suggestioncounsel
Antonyms confusion disorderlack_of_understanding , ambiguity vaguenessuncertainty , discretion autonomyfreedom_of_choice , misdirection deceptionerror

Detailed information telling someone how to do something or how to use something. These are usually a set of [guidelines](guidelines) or orders that must be followed for a specific task or purpose.

Plural form of 'instruction'.
singular
instruction
  • Please read the assembly [instructions](instructions) carefully before you try to put the furniture together.
  • The teacher gave clear [instructions](instructions) for the assignment, making it easy for the students to understand what was expected.
  • Following the doctor's [instructions](instructions) precisely is crucial for a quick recovery.
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