How to Use instruction in a Sentence

instruction

noun

• Their instruction was to deliver the package by five o'clock.
• The after-school program offers reading instruction to students who need it.
• You should read each instruction carefully.
• The computer can handle one million instructions per second.
• The Deadpool star then gave step-by-step instructions to make the drink.
  — Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 14 June 2023
• Cook’s instructions were to head north and to look not for land but for its absence.
  — Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
• Be sure to read the instructions that come with your test and set a timer for the amount of time listed for the most precise results.
  — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024
• With the right kind of instruction, most children with dyslexia can learn how to read.
  — Sarah Carr, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2023
• Her recipes and instructions add up to a master class in baking.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
• Amy followed all the instructions in the email and reset her password.
  — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 15 Jan. 2024
• Here are your options and the packing instructions for each.
  — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2023
• She’s scanned the pages of step-by-step instructions and keeps them organized on her Google Drive, just in case.
  — Kate Lindsay, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2023
• Fold it as per the instructions, add the Bluetooth module and control using the app.
  — Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 16 Nov. 2023
• The Supreme Court ruled that the jury instructions were too broad in Percoco's case.
  — Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 16 May 2023
• The lawsuits allege a number of problems with the 267 pages of instructions.
  — Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024
• She was raised without moral instruction or sense of place.
  — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2024
• The challenge relates to the instructions that were given to jurors.
  — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Mar. 2024
• The Cardinals trailed at the half, moved their timeouts to the middle of the court (and still couldn’t hear coach Rick Pitino’s instructions) and squeaked out a 79-70 win.
  — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2023
• Schools are closed and there is no classroom or online instruction during the strike.
  — Claire Rush, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2023
• Each pack comes with four colors of Air Dough, a wind-up mechanism, a set of eyes, and step-by-step instructions.
  — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
• However, the overall setup was easy, and the instructions were clear.
  — Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2024
• There are indoor and outdoor zappers, so be sure to read the instructions to check if yours can be used outside.
  — Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
• The full recipe is below with step-by-step photos and instructions, but here's a brief guide before you get started.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023
• Always read the instructions and pay attention to your skin’s needs.
  — Sarah Y. Wu, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
• The steady expansion of this mode of instruction will not fix the situation.
  — Marion Blank, Scientific American, 26 Sep. 2023
• Unlike a lot of wraps with complicated instructions, this one slips over the adult’s head.
  — Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
• One of our writers gave it to her grandparents as a gift and helped them through the whole process, which was simple, thanks to detailed instructions.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
• Find quick links for all of this, plus instructions on how to listen to The Dallas Morning News on your smart speakers and devices at dallasnews.com/listen.
  — Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 23 Aug. 2023
• To access the content, check your email and follow the instructions provided.
  — Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 2 Apr. 2024
• By the 1970s, most of his work was produced by third parties, with the artist delivering instructions to his printers over the phone.
  — Belinda Lanks, WSJ, 15 Dec. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024