instruction

[ɪnˈstrʌkʃ(ə)n]

instruction Definition

• 1. detailed information telling how something should be done, operated, or assembled
• 2. the act of teaching or providing knowledge

Using instruction: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "instruction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The instruction manual was very helpful in assembling the furniture.

• Example

  The teacher gave clear instructions on how to solve the math problem.

• Example

  The company provides instruction on how to use their software.

• Example

  I need some instruction on how to use this machine.

instruction Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for instruction

• direction
• guidance
• teaching
• lesson
• training

Antonyms for instruction

• ignorance
• misunderstanding

Idioms Using instruction

• give someone their marching orders

  to tell someone to leave or dismiss them from a job or position

  Example

  After the incident, the manager gave the employee their marching orders.

• read someone the riot act

  to scold or reprimand someone severely

  Example

  The coach read the team the riot act after their poor performance.

• follow someone's lead

  to do what someone else is doing or follow their example

  Example

  The rest of the team followed the captain's lead and started practicing harder.

Phrases with instruction

• at someone's instruction

  following someone's orders or directions

  Example

  He acted at the instruction of his boss.

• under instruction

  being taught or guided by someone

  Example

  The new employee is working under the instruction of the supervisor.

• instruction in

  education or training in a particular subject or skill

  Example

  The school offers instruction in various languages.

Origins of instruction

from Latin 'instructio', meaning 'arrangement, direction'

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Summary: instruction in Brief

The term 'instruction' [ɪnˈstrʌkʃ(ə)n] refers to detailed information on how to do something or the act of teaching. It can be seen in contexts such as manuals, teaching, and training, exemplified by 'The instruction manual was very helpful in assembling the furniture.' 'Instruction' extends into phrases like 'at someone's instruction,' indicating following orders, and idioms like 'give someone their marching orders,' meaning to dismiss someone from a job or position.