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instruction

[in-struhk-shuhn] / ɪnˈstrʌk ʃən /




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A mistranslation of that “hold” instruction as “adhere to your medication” dangerously reverses the meaning, while being similar enough that it might score decently.

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

"Practical, or 'small', AI can help a farmer improve yields, a teacher tailor instruction, a health worker make better-informed decisions, or an entrepreneur reach new customers," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

DNA acts like an instruction manual, storing the information that cells need to build and maintain their structures.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

The weekend celebration will include inaugural performances at the Dance Center, a new dance instruction and performance venue being built as part of the 100,000-square-foot Gehry-designed addition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

After basic instruction, Monsieur Durant uses Alan and his team to test tryouts.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Would discharge instructions in his native Albanian have been easier to follow?

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

It also suggests the search was conducted in a manner that didn’t follow the authorizing magistrate’s specific instructions, including that the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Their investigation identified changes in a gene called FBN1, which provides instructions for producing fibrillin-1.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

It might say, “Your blood pressure is worth keeping an eye on,” and give instructions for measuring with a cuff.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

There are some detailed instructions about what to bring, the proper care of toe shoes, and so on.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood


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