instruction

noun

in-ˈstrək-shən How to pronounce instruction (audio)
Definition of instructionnext
1
as in edict
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned needed an administrative assistant who was good at following instructions

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2
as in teaching
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another the view that the instruction of our nation's youth should be our highest priority

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Recent Examples of instruction Coker said his priorities include shifting resources from unnecessary administration overhead and toward teacher compensation and student instruction. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 Follow the product’s instructions for how long the surface needs to remain wet, as recommended by the EPA. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 The humidity-resistant, child-resistant container can be composted or recycled, reducing plastic use by up to 71%; pharmacies can also brand the tube or print adherence instructions directly on it. — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Leaders say more, faster progress needed A measured summation was offered by Tony Thurmond, the outgoing state superintendent of public instruction. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for instruction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruction
  1. edict
  2. teaching
  3. direction
  4. education
  5. order
  6. schooling
  7. directive
  8. injunction
Noun
  • The edict is to transform the operating model when the market fundamentally shifts so the company can thrive in a changing environment.
    — Erik Clarke, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The film by and large follows the edicts of Iranian neorealism, with unobtrusive observations and a naturalistic soundscape.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of edict
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  • With zero acting gigs on the horizon and weary of taking handouts from Tori, Trina returns to Hollywood Arts for a substitute teaching position.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Kayla Safdari Flores works two jobs over and above pursuing a teaching credential program at Sacramento State.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of teaching
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  • No other age bracket recorded a change in median net worth larger than 6% in either direction, according to Maggiulli, writing in his blog, Of Dollars and Data.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • When the plant roots encounter an area acidified by decaying plant matter—a chemical gradient distinct from that of animal matter—ABA builds up on the side facing the rot, encouraging growth in the other direction.
    — Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of direction
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  • Most of his son’s school day is in a special education classroom, but his plan requires him to spend a certain amount of time in a general education classroom alongside his peers.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Catholic preschools’ argument had relied heavily on a series of Supreme Court decisions, starting in 2017, that involved religious schools and public funding – and shifted the wall between church and state in education.
    — Preston Green III, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of education
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  • Eight finalists will compete in a series of challenges inspired by the skills required to make each and every order.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Roberts had moved Shohei Ohtani down to sixth in the batting order and put Will Smith behind him.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of order
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  • Beijing envisions a comprehensive AI education system that spans all levels of schooling and extends to the broader public.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • His gotcha moment became a schooling by Klobuchar on basketball, turning the tables on the age-old art of mansplaining.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of schooling
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  • Industry watchers are awaiting any official guidelines for enforcement of its new directive, which may come from the Office of Director of National Intelligence (headed by task force chair Jay Clayton) and the Federal Trade Commission.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The directive bars brands from turning a benefit tied to one feature into an environmental claim about the whole product.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of directive
Noun
  • With that temporary order expiring Tuesday, the judge issued a preliminary injunction that preserves the status quo indefinitely while the case is pending.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Chicago Cubs secured a permanent injunction this month barring neighboring facility Wrigley View Rooftop from selling tickets to watch games, concerts and other events at Wrigley Field.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of injunction

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“Instruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruction. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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