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Instruction Definition & Meaning

instruction
noun
  1. a message describing how something is to be done; "he gave directions faster than she could follow them"
  2. the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill; "he received no formal education"; "our instruction was carefully programmed"; "good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded"
  3. the profession of a teacher; "he prepared for teaching while still in college"; "pedagogy is recognized as an important profession"
  4. (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program

"Instruction" in song lyrics

See how instruction is used in real songs:

  • "Fool despise wisdom and instruction"
    LMNO — Wise, Dumb (Wisdom)
  • "99 chevy speedometer removal instruction"
    AOL — AOL
  • "hubcap flange instruction"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "instruction"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "instruction" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for instruction to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does instruction mean?
a message describing how something is to be done; "he gave directions faster than she could follow them" the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill; "he received no formal education"; "our instruction was carefully programmed"; "good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded" the profession of a teacher; "he prepared for teaching while still in college
What part of speech is instruction?
Instruction is a noun.
How many definitions does instruction have?
Instruction has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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