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Noun (lb) The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.*{{quote-book, year=1927, author= F. E. Penny, chapter=5, title= Pulling the Strings, passage=Anstruther laughed good-naturedly.I shall take out half a dozen intelligent maistries from our Press and get them to give our villagers instruction when they begin work and when they are in the fields.”}}
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BetaA forum discussion about the usage of instruction and instructions in different contexts and situations. Learn from native speakers and other learners how to use these words correctly and avoid confusion.
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Betathe instruction vs the instructions Both 'the instruction' and 'the instructions' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The instruction' is singular and refers to a single set of directions or guidance, while 'the instructions' is plural and refers to multiple sets of directions or guidance.
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BetaBut I guess this doesn't work for instructions (i.e. "a piece of instructions" would be incorrect). If "instructions" are actually a plural form, I wonder what each "instruction" means. If I asked, "Which of the instructions I sent to you was difficult to understand?," how would you answer? Or maybe I should ask, "Which part of the instructions ...
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BetaWhat’s the difference between a manual and an instruction? Instructions is the most generic term, and may be synonymous with directions — step-by-step guidance on how to perform a specific task or function. A manual or guide will include many sets of instructions. Used alone, however, “instructions” can refer to the simplest explanatory ...
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BetaInstructions is the most generic term, and may be synonymous with directions— step-by-step guidance on how to perform a specific task or function. A manual or guide will include many sets of instructions. Used alone, however, "instructions" can refer to the simplest explanatory text— push cap and twist to open, or use other door.
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BetaINSTRUCTION definition: 1. something that someone tells you to do: 2. advice and information about how to do or use…. Learn more.
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BetaHow to use instruction in a sentence. an outline or manual of technical procedure : directions; a direction calling for compliance : order —usually used in plural… See the full definition
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BetaLearn the difference between instruction and instructions in grammar and meaning, with examples and explanations. Find out when to use instruction as a singular or uncountable noun, and when to use instructions as a plural or countable noun.
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BetaThe word “directions,” comes from ”direction,” while “instructions” is derived from “instructio.” “Instruction” has a later etymology from the late Middle English “instruccio.” Summary: 1.Both “directions” and “instructions” are a series of orders or steps that need to be taken to achieve a certain goal.
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