instruction

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: instructions

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động hướng dẫn, dạy hoặc cung cấp thông tin

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Noun

Examples

Students receive instruction in the arts and sciences.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An instance of the information or knowledge so furnished.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một trường hợp của thông tin hoặc kiến thức được cung cấp

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

If my instructions may be your guide.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “instruction” mean?

The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.

Is “instruction” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.