instructional

adjective

Definition of instructionalnext
as in educational
providing useful information or knowledge an instructional DVD on home repair for do-it-yourselfers

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Recent Examples of instructional Teachers will be allowed to use AI for instructional planning and operational tasks. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 Reyes Estrada, instructional coordinator for HVAC, said there’s no comparison between the old center and the new, the former of which was dark and cramped. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 According to Dylan’s complaint, the assault occurred during the filming of an instructional basketball video by several Lakers players in the Campbell Hall gym. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 In the first week of August, Florida districts reported over 3,000 instructional vacancies. — Andrew Spar, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 Lyons began her career with CMS in 2017 as a high school English teacher, later serving as an assistant principal and instructional specialist. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026 Some of the expectations included not using free time on a Chromebook as a reward and having clear routines posted in each classroom, including that laptops must be closed during instructional time. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026 Textbook companies shape their instructional materials to abide by them. — Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Now, districts must notify parents when a student has missed 5% of instructional hours for any reason. — Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructional
  1. educational
  2. informational
  3. instructive
  4. educative
  5. informative
Adjective
  • The order calls for a moment of silence, memorial ceremonies and educational programming while encouraging New Yorkers to participate in service activities.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Healthcare and educational nonprofits may rely on intelligent systems to support service delivery.
    — Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of educational
Adjective
  • The information provided here is NOT MEDICAL ADVICE and is for informational purposes only.
    — Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Michael came home from the urgent-care center with an informational packet that included this advice.
    — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of informational
Adjective
  • Our newsroom conversations revealed an instructive generational divide.
    — Kurt Shillinger, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Summaries of their sins and absurdities have now filled several books, but a sampler is instructive.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of instructive
Adjective
  • Perhaps most consequential in this move will be the expansion of the states’ authority and responsibility for educative quality within their jurisdictions.
    — Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • While apples-to-apples comparisons aren’t possible, a look at the streaming businesses is educative for identifying longer-term trends.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of educative
Adjective
  • The museum, spanning a former cell block wing, is a deeply informative and well curated journey through the evolution of the nation’s penal system.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The company also offers a family-friendly first-hand lobstering experience, an informative precursor to a waterside meal at Ogunquit Beach Lobster House.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of informative

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“Instructional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructional. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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