Definition of "instruction" in English

noun

1. (uncountable) The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.

   • Students receive instruction in the arts and sciences.
   • Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers.

2. (countable) An instance of the information or knowledge so furnished.

3. (countable) An order or command.

4. (in the plural) A set of directions provided by a manufacturer for the users of a product or service.

5. (law, in the plural) The directions given by a client to their lawyer in relation to a particular legal matter, which govern the purpose and scope of their work.

   • I cannot act until I have taken instructions from my client.

6. (computing) A single operation of a processor defined by an instruction set architecture.