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- [in-struhk-shuh n]
- /ɪnˈstrʌk ʃən/
- /ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-struhk-shuh n]
- /ɪnˈstrʌk ʃən/
Definitions of instruction word
- abbreviation Technical meaning of INSTRUCTION machine instruction 3
- noun instruction the act or practice of instructing or teaching; education. 1
- noun instruction knowledge or information imparted. 1
- noun instruction an item of such knowledge or information. 1
- noun instruction Usually, instructions. orders or directions: The instructions are on the back of the box. 1
- noun instruction the act of furnishing with authoritative directions. 1
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Origin of instruction
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English instruccio(u)n < Latin instructiōn- (stem of instructiō). See instruct, -ion
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Parts of speech for Instruction
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
instruction popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
instruction usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for instruction
noun instruction
- discipline — training to act in accordance with rules; drill: military discipline.
- information — knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance; news: information concerning a crime.
- direction — the act or an instance of directing.
- guidance — the act or function of guiding; leadership; direction.
- training — Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
Antonyms for instruction
Top questions with instruction
- what is differentiating instruction?
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- how to differentiate instruction?
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- how to differentiate instruction in mixed ability classrooms?
- what is direct instruction?
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