instruction

CEFRB1

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Information that tells someone how to do a particular task.

  2. 02

    noun

    The process of teaching someone a subject or skill.

Examples

  • In other words, education is the instruction of the intellect in the laws of Nature.

  • Thank you for your instruction. It really helped.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An instance of the information or knowledge so furnished.

  2. An order or command.

  3. The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.

More examples

In context

  • We need some formal instruction in literature.

  • I cannot act until I have taken instructions from my client.

  • Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers.

Synonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The user manual includes detailed blank for assembling the bookshelf step by step.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English instruccioun, from Old French instruccion, from Latin instructio; equivalent to instruct + -ion.