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Added 4 October 2026

instruction

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ noun

In Latin: īnstructiō, doctrina, disciplina Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about instruction at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.
Students receive instruction in the arts and sciences.
An instance of the information or knowledge so furnished.
An order or command.

Origin

From Middle English instruccioun, from Old French instruccion, from Latin instructio; equivalent to instruct + -ion.

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