instruction

IPA: ɪnstrˈʌkʃʌn

(uncountable) The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.
(countable) An instance of the information or knowledge so furnished.
(countable) An order or command.
(in the plural) A set of directions provided by a manufacturer for the users of a product or service.
(law, in the plural) The directions given by a client to their lawyer in relation to a particular legal matter, which govern the purpose and scope of their work.
(computing) A single operation of a processor defined by an instruction set architecture.

Examples of "instruction" in Sentences

For me, this type of instruction is like working with Reggie Miller on my jump-shot.
An "academic power hour" of extra instruction is part of a revamped after-school program in 100 schools.
It has also made it easier to learn the language, even if access to quality English instruction is not readily available.
It's like getting the instructions to a piece of flatpack furniture only to find that everything after the third instruction is missing.
The recent U.S. ranking by the World Economic Forum of 48th out of 133 developed or developing nations in quality of math and science instruction is a siren call.
Job details: assess customers for literacy, vocational aptitude … seek partnership opportunities; develop a pool of literacy tutors to assist in instruction and tutoring as …
Don't get me wrong, there are positive aspects of No Child Left Behind, one being that it caused teachers, administrators and schools to rethink how instruction is delivered and how learning takes place.