instructions

noun

plural of instruction
as in directions
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned needed an administrative assistant who was good at following instructions

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Recent Examples of instructions Do apply a lawn fungicide shortly after sodding, and repeat about two weeks later following label instructions. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 To prevent this, always use distilled water and keep it clean, following the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions. — Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026 So, there was no real risk that a court AI system might confuse any of Elliott’s prompts as instructions from the court directing an AI model on how to read Elliott’s filings. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026 Two of his landmark papers, published in 2025 and 2026 in Science, point to a radical redistribution of the cells that make up the body as mammals age, and describe some of the epigenomic instructions that guide this process. — Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 Ella is a young woman cursed to obey all instructions whose quest for self-determination also turns her into an advocate for the kingdom’s oppressed elves and ogres. — Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 Stop if setup instructions ask you to disable Google Play Protect. — Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Ensure to do so according to the manufacturer’s instructions. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 Asked by the judge for her view on a proper response, prosecutor Madeline Jones suggested that the judge direct the jury to refer to its instructions and continue to deliberate. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructions
  1. directions
  2. orders
  3. edicts
  4. directives
  5. commandments
  6. injunctions
Noun
  • But a complete turnover on defense, coupled with nonconference games at Georgia Tech and Northwestern, will lead to another losing season, after which both sides move in different directions.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Route 53 is extended in both directions to connect Carpenter Regional Rail Station and Richmond-Westmoreland Loop via Aramingo Avenue.
    — Laura Fay, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of directions
Noun
  • Agility has more than $300 million in committed multi-year orders for its next-generation Digit v5 humanoid robot.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That demand could come from the world’s mills if downstream buyers are willing to maintain or build orders despite higher costs.
    — SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of orders
Noun
  • Those who oppose the Mexican Mafia, or fail to follow the edicts of the gang’s leaders, are often targeted for beatings or even death.
    — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 22 July 2026
  • Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse The highly agile Getty shooter Alan Crowhurst has done us a great favor by bringing concrete cloakroom evidence of the many social and administrative challenges that the (famous) Royal Ascot costume edicts require in order to be properly met.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Definition of edicts
Noun
  • As a result, the governor has issued a variety of directives on data centers since June, including a pause on data center development and lawmakers in Texas are reacting.
    — Jack Fink, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders often flood employees with updates while failing to reinforce priorities and strategic directives.
    — Don Weber, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of directives
Noun
  • Wilde’s nine buttercream commandments show home bakers how to create visually striking, deeply personal cakes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • After the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem, interpreters understood Temple service broadly in terms of study, prayer, and upholding the commandments.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Definition of commandments
Noun
  • The White House said the order complies fully with the existing court orders and injunctions.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • An inquiry by the consumer protection division could lead to civil penalties, restitution or injunctions, and the division often partners with law enforcement when criminal activity is suspected.
    — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of injunctions

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