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'.
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| 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.
countable: true