instructions

/ ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz /

plural noun

1. directions, orders, or recommended rules for guidance, use, etc

2. law 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

   to take instructions

Example Sentences

In theory, the feature lets you skip the work of customizing your own instructions.

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Most of all, I’m keeping my financial accounts as simple as possible and leaving behind detailed instructions for my children.

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Instead of nearby cells taking charge, the strongest instructions for the stem cells came from intestinal cells -- the next most common type found in the dataset.

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These days, Martinez said, loaders get computer-generated instructions of where to place packages and drivers use a hand-held device to find out where each package is.

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But the Afghan side "reversed its position repeatedly after instructions from Kabul", said the source, who was not authorised to discuss the talks publicly.

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Related Words

• course 
• policy 
• procedure 
• project