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 Not in more than 20 years has a non-Republican candidate won a statewide race, when Democrat Marilyn Howard was reelected as superintendent of public instruction in 2002. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026 Check your email for confirmation links or follow-up instructions. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The cost is $5,751, which includes instruction, books, materials and driving, with fuel covered as well. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Follow the recipe’s instructions for assessing doneness, keeping in mind the USDA’s 165°F minimum temperature recommendation. — Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 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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  • Schools agree to a statement of faith, including that same-sex relationships and gender transitions are off-limits, but families may not be aware of Wilson’s teachings or influence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Whole schools are emerging that are AI-based, and virtual AI tutors are allegedly personalizing instruction and making teaching and learning more efficient and effective.
    — Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of teaching
Noun
  • Brennan said his letter was based on direction offered by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in November.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Reversing the voltage’s polarity reversed the direction of rotation.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of direction
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  • The union argues that income limits topping $500,000 in parts of the state make it more a tax break for the wealthy than an education program.
    — Lara Murray-Sterzel, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Its eventual deployment could help the university explore how emerging aircraft fit into policing, emergency management, and engineering education.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of education
Noun
  • In April 2025, Brad Smith announced that Microsoft would challenge any government order to suspend its European cloud operations through available legal avenues, including the courts.
    — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The quicker Wendy's rids itself of the meth addicts and prison-release system workers, the sooner this brand restores order.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of order
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  • Alpha was founded in Austin, Texas, in 2014 by MacKenzie Price, who has become an outspoken critic of traditional schooling.
    — Maya Blackstone, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Avoiding the school Michelle doesn’t see a path forward at the elementary school at this point and is seriously thinking about home schooling both of her boys, and says other parents are considering the same.
    — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of schooling
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  • The court found that the directive to fast to death was implemented by targeting children first, while guards were deployed to prevent them from escaping, beating those who attempted to escape or eat.
    — Evelyne Musambi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • That may include a will, durable financial power of attorney, health care power of attorney or proxy and an advance health care directive.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of directive
Noun
  • With the Tennessee court ruling for the NCAA, Storr’s hopes for an injunction now rest in a Colorado court.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Lazo did not have an attorney listed in the docket for her injunction.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of injunction

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“Instruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruction. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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