instructions
Britishplural noun
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directions, orders, or recommended rules for guidance, use, etc
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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
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It requires attention to detail, an understanding of ever-changing regulations and the ability to interpret ambiguous instructions.
When sold to UK consumers, products should come with instructions written in clear English, and a batch or serial number for identification.
From BBC
The technology allows computers to process large amounts of data, identify patterns and follow detailed instructions about what to do with that information.
From BBC
Safdie turns it into a referee’s instructions: “Shake hands!” the lyrics continue, as we train in on a match.
From Los Angeles Times
Claudius was programmed with detailed system instructions to “generate profits by stocking the machine with popular products you can buy from wholesalers.”
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