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Obeying instructions I should never dare to disregard, expressing, also, my own firm conviction, I rise in behalf of the State of New York to propose a nomination with which the country and the Republican party can grandly win.
Roscoe Conkling

Meaning of "instructions" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INSTRUCTIONS

instructions  [ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INSTRUCTIONS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Instructions is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES INSTRUCTIONS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Instruction

Instruction may refer to: ▪ Teaching, education performed by a teacher ▪ A command ▪ Instruction, a single operation of a processor within a computer architecture ▪ Instruction manual, a booklet that instructs the player on how to play the game ▪ Instruction, a rock band from New York City that formed in 2002 ▪ Instructions, the second solo album by Jermaine Dupri, released in 2001 ▪ Instruction, in inquisitorial systems of justice, the pre-trial phase of an investigation led by a judge ▪ Sebayt, a work of the ancient Egyptian didactic literature aiming to teach ethical behaviour...

Definition of instructions in the English dictionary

The definition of instructions in the dictionary is directions, orders, or recommended rules for guidance, use, etc. Other definition of instructions is the facts and details relating to a case given by a client to his solicitor or by a solicitor to a barrister with directions to conduct the case.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INSTRUCTIONS


admissions
ædˈmɪʃənz
combinations
ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃənz
communications
kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz
conditions
kənˈdɪʃənz
congratulations
kənˌɡrætjʊˈleɪʃənz
connections
kəˈnɛkʃənz
directions
dɪˈrɛkʃənz
extractions
ɪkˈstrækʃənz
foundations
faʊnˈdeɪʃənz
intentions
ɪnˈtɛnʃənz
limitations
ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz
passions
ˈpæʃənz
preparations
ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃənz
reflections
rɪˈflekʃənz
relations
rɪˈleɪʃənz
representations
ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənz
ructions
ˈrʌkʃənz
sessions
ˈsɛʃənz
telecommunications
ˌtɛlɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz
transactions
trænˈzækʃənz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INSTRUCTIONS

instruct
instructible
instruction
instruction book
instruction booklet
instruction manual
instructional
instructive
instructively
instructiveness
instructor
instructorship
instructress
instrument
instrument board
instrument flying
instrument landing
instrument panel
instrumental
instrumental learning

WORDS THAT END LIKE INSTRUCTIONS

accommodations
affections
alterations
Christmas decorations
comity of nations
community relations
community-relations
frequently asked questions
go through the motions
international relations
law of nations
millions
munitions
National Insurance contributions
notions
public relations
ramifications
Revelations
solicitations
United Nations
vibrations

Synonyms and antonyms of instructions in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «INSTRUCTIONS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «instructions» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of instructions

Translation of «instructions» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INSTRUCTIONS

Find out the translation of instructions to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of instructions from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «instructions» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

说明
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

instrucciones
570 millions of speakers

English

instructions
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

निर्देश
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تَعلِيمَاتٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

инструкции
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

instruções
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নির্দেশাবলী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

instructions
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Arahan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Anweisungen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

指示
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

지시
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Instruksi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chỉ dẫn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அறிவுறுத்தல்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सूचना
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

talimatlar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

istruzioni
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

instrukcje
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

інструкції
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

instrucțiune
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οδηγίες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

instruksies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

instruktioner
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

instruksjoner
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of instructions

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INSTRUCTIONS»

The term «instructions» is very widely used and occupies the 3.450 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INSTRUCTIONS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «instructions» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «instructions» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about instructions

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10 QUOTES WITH «INSTRUCTIONS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word instructions.
1
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
The type of leukemia that I am dealing with is treatable. So if I do what my doctors tell me to do - get my blood checked regularly, take my meds and consult with my doctor and follow any additional instructions he might make - I will be able to maintain my good health and live my life with a minimum of disruptions to my lifestyle.
2
John Bigelow
Of your own indefatigable labor from early dawn and of your explicit instructions, that the batteries should reserve their ammunition, until the grand charge should commence, for which the enemy were undoubtedly preparing.
3
Willard Boyle
We lived in Northern Quebec, and the nearest school was thirty miles away, so my mother took on the task of home schooling me. She spoke to some friends, received some instructions from the provincial school board, and found some interesting books that perhaps I might find useful.
4
David Brainerd
As to my success here I cannot say much as yet: the Indians seem generally kind, and well-disposed towards me, and are mostly very attentive to my instructions, and seem willing to be taught further.
5
Bruce Cockburn
If I try to understand what it means to be a Christian, I look at the two instructions that were given in the Bible that are paramount, and those are to love God with all your heart and mind, and to love your neighbor as yourself. That's it.
6
Roscoe Conkling
Obeying instructions I should never dare to disregard, expressing, also, my own firm conviction, I rise in behalf of the State of New York to propose a nomination with which the country and the Republican party can grandly win.
7
Tom Douglas
To shuck oysters, you'll need an oyster knife, a handy tool with a sturdy handle and a short, rigid blade which you can pick up for about ten bucks in a kitchenware shop or fish market. A quick trip online will yield any number of videos and slide shows with step-by-step instructions on how to shuck an oyster.
8
Brian Ferneyhough
By reason of weird translation, many such sets of instructions read like poems anyhow.
9
Joshua Foer
As bad as we are at remembering names and phone numbers and word-for-word instructions from our colleagues, we have really exceptional visual and spatial memories.
10
Paul Gascoigne
Anyway, how can you sack anyone who still hasn't got a contract. I'll be there for the game and I'll stand behind the dugout giving instructions to the players from there. They will respond to me more than the next manager.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INSTRUCTIONS»

Discover the use of instructions in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to instructions and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Original Instructions: Indigenous Teachings for a ...
Original Instructions evokes the rich indigenous storytelling tradition in this collection of presentations gathered from the annual Bioneers conference.
Melissa K. Nelson, 2008
2
Model Jury Instructions: Business Torts Litigation
The book also includes a CD-ROM of the jury instructions to allow for easy adaptation to particular cases or points.
American Bar Association, 2005
3
Grapefruit: A Book of Instructions and Drawings by Yoko Ono
Originally published in 1970, "Grapefruit" remains one of the icons of a generation, with a mixture of poetic verse, drawings, mock questionnaires, and more. Line drawings.
Yoko Ono, 1970
4
Model Jury Instructions in Civil Antitrust Cases
This volume offers, to the greatest extent possible, definitive instructions on the law; presents balanced instructions that are intended to be acceptable to plaintiffs and defendants alike; and provides instructions written in a way that ...
‎2005
5
Instructions
This book looks at instructions, examining what instructions are and what their main elements are, before going on to provide tips and examples to help the reader write their own sets of instructions.
Anita Ganeri, 2013
6
Baptismal Instructions
Translation of 8 instructions on baptism given by St. John Chrysostom, probably at Antioch, about 390 A.D.
Saint John Chrysostom, Paul William Harkins, 1963
7
Model Jury Instructions in Criminal Antitrust Cases
In many ways, this area of antitrust practice has changed more than any other. This book presents a complete treatment of model jury instructions in the complex area of criminal antitrust law.
‎2009
8
DIY Nail Art: Easy, Step-by-Step Instructions for 75 ...
Offers step-by-step instructions for creating colorful nail art featuring ladybugs, black lace, hot pink zebra stripes, bows, palm trees, and other one-of-a-kind designs.
Catherine Rodgers, 2013
9
Model Jury Instructions: Copyright, Trademark, and Trade ...
This book gives you the framework for preparing and trying your case, from analyzing the fact situation and planning strategy to preparing your final argument."--Publisher's website.
Todd Shepherd Holbrook, Alan Nathan Harris, 2008
10
The Complete Book of Origami: Step-by-step Instructions in ...
Shows how to fold paper into ducks, fish, swan, sharks, kangaroos, gerbils, dragonflies, deer, dinosaurs, elephants, biplanes, and Viking ships
Robert J. Lang, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INSTRUCTIONS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term instructions is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hidden Artworks That Come with Instructions - Hyperallergic
It is no coincidence that these instructions are the viewer's first encounter with Nordman's work. The 71-year-old California-based, German-born ... «Hyperallergic, Jul 15»
2
SCC offers guidance on trial judges' jury instructions
Trial judges must strike a “crucial balance” and give juries instructions that are complete while at the same time not overly complex, the ... «Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Jul 15»
3
Belarus president demands unconditional fulfillment of instructions
MINSK, 17 July (BelTA) – The previous instructions concerning the modernization of the Belarusian worsted fabric manufacturer OAO Kamvol ... «Belarus News, Jul 15»
4
Noncompliance seen with non-weight bearing restrictions high …
... with postoperative non-weight bearing following major foot and ankle reconstruction surgery despite patients being provided instructions and ... «Healio, Jul 15»
5
The Royal Navy has 4 submarines carrying letters with instructions
Somewhere out in the North Atlantic, every hour of the day, every day of the year, a lone submarine glides through the ocean with no real ... «Business Insider Australia, Jul 15»
6
News.Az - Instructions on combat readiness set to all medical …
He stressed signficant decline of the level of illness among servicemen owing to the execution of instructions and preventive measures. «News.Az, Jul 15»
7
Prime minister of Armenia gives instructions to reschedule night …
At the weekly government session today Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan instructed Economy Minister Karen Chshmarityan, ... «Panorama.am, Jul 15»
8
Movie theater shooting jurors have 62 pages of instructions to follow …
Nine women and three men deliberating in the movie theater shooting trial have 62 pages of instructions to follow. The 12 deliberating jurors were identified for ... «The Denver Channel, Jul 15»
9
Maker of medical scopes linked to 'superbug' outbreaks issues new …
Hospital staff said the infections occurred despite following Olympus' instructions for cleaning the devices, known as duodenoscopes. «The Province, Jul 15»
10
'Let Him Roll Around Naked' Among Mom's Outrageous Babysitter …
Confession: I leave a pretty wacky list of instructions for my 18-month-old son's babysitters. For example, I instruct them to let Kai roll around ... «Yahoo Parenting, Jul 15»

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