instruction
noun
\
Definition of instruction
Keep scrolling for more
Other Words from instruction
, -sh蓹-n岬妉 \
adjective
Synonyms for instruction
Synonyms
behest, charge, command, commandment, decree, dictate, direction, directive, do, edict, imperative, injunction, order, word
Visit the Thesaurus for More
Examples of instruction in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
An email has been sent with instructions for resetting your password. — Dalton Ross, EW.com, "Creepy new The Walking Dead promo promises 'end of the world'," 12 Sep. 2019 Enclosed were contact details for the letter writer and her granddaughter, with instructions to use the cash to cover the cost of a phone call to let Brian's family know where the bottle had been found. — NBC News, "Florida cop finds bottle containing ashes, dollar bills and a touching message," 10 Sep. 2019 When its bot instructed a reporter how to meet with the group鈥檚 activists in a Moscow park, the location was unclear, and they had not been told about the interview, and were unfamiliar with the bot鈥檚 instructions. — Washington Post, "Russian protesters aided by digital tools, self-organizing," 6 Sep. 2019 On February 16, 2005, the BTK killer sent police a purple floppy disk filled with instructions for further communications. — Heather Finn, Good Housekeeping, "Who Is the BTK Killer? What 'Mindhunter' Doesn鈥檛 Tell You About Dennis Rader," 30 Aug. 2019 The watchdog office said Comey broke bureau rules by giving one memo containing unclassified information to a friend with instructions to share the contents with a reporter. — Eric Tucker, The Denver Post, "Former FBI Director James Comey violated FBI policies in handling of memos, DOJ watchdog says," 29 Aug. 2019 The watchdog office said Comey broke bureau rules by giving one memo containing unclassified information to a friend with instructions to share the contents with a reporter. — Eric Tucker, BostonGlobe.com, "James Comey violated FBI policies in handling of memos on Trump conversations, watchdog finds," 29 Aug. 2019 The watchdog office said Comey broke bureau rules by giving one memo containing unclassified information to a friend with instructions to share the contents with a reporter. — Eric Tucker, chicagotribune.com, "Former FBI Director James Comey mishandled memos, but didn鈥檛 share classified information, Justice Department鈥檚 inspector general says," 29 Aug. 2019 Each unit comes with picture instructions showing ways to use the equipment for different muscle groups. — Melanie Feuk, Houston Chronicle, "Broussard Park鈥檚 trail system may be installed this year; exercise and play equipment on the way," 9 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'instruction.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for instruction
instruction
noun
English Language Learners Definition of instruction
See the full definition for instruction in the English Language Learners Dictionary
instruction
noun
\
Kids Definition of instruction
instruction
nounLegal Definition of instruction
— called also jury charge, jury instruction
Note: Under both the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, at the close of evidence, or before the close if the court reasonably so directs, any party may file written requests for the instructions to be given to the jury by the court. The court must advise the parties of its decision regarding the instructions prior to closing argument so that the parties may address the instructions during argument. Any objections to the instructions must be made before the jury retires for deliberation.
Keep scrolling for more