Define instruction. instruction synonyms, instruction pronunciation, instruction translation, English dictionary definition of instruction. n. 1. The act, practice, or profession of instructing: math instruction. 2. a. Imparted knowledge: We sought further instruction in a more advanced class....
in•struc•tion /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/ n. the act or practice of instructing:[uncountable] methods of instruction using computers. knowledge or information imparted:[uncountable] The course gives you a lot of instruction but not very much that is useful.
instruction (countable and uncountable, plural instructions) (uncountable) The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge. quotations
Definition of instruction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
• All the children receive religious instruction. • Half an hour's instruction from an experienced horse-rider is much better than anything you can learn from a book.
An instruction is something that someone tells you to do. Two lawyers were told not to leave the building but no reason for this instruction was given.