instruction
/ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/noun
उच्चारण इन्स्ट्रक्शन
निर्देश, अनुदेश; शिक्षण
Basic word
- 1
[C, U]
(instructions) detailed information on how to do or use something; something that somebody tells you to do; the act of teaching something to somebody; a piece of information that tells a computer to perform a particular operation
निर्देश, अनुदेश; शिक्षण
- Read the instructions carefully.
- the medium of instruction
- Follow the instructions on the medicine bottle.
+ 2 more examples
- The guard gave clear instructions to the visitors.
- Classes are held with English as the language of instruction.
Synonyms directions guidelines order command teaching
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
instructions (plural) on / for
Instructions, in the plural, are directions on how to do something; use on or for.
बहुवचन 'instructions' किसी कार्य को करने के निर्देश हैं; 'on' या 'for' का प्रयोग होता है।
- Read the instructions on the label.
- The box contains instructions for use.
instruction to + verb
An instruction to do something is an order or a direction.
'Instruction to do something' आदेश या निर्देश है।
- The soldiers had instructions to wait.
- She gave an instruction to close the gate.
instruction (uncountable) in + subject
Uncountable instruction means teaching; use in for the subject.
Uncountable 'instruction' का अर्थ शिक्षण है; विषय के लिए 'in' आता है।
- He received instruction in music.
- Instruction in English begins in class one.
computer instruction
In computing, an instruction is a command that the computer carries out.
कंप्यूटर में 'instruction' वह कमांड है जिसे कंप्यूटर निष्पादित करता है।
- Each instruction is processed in order.
+Collocations 5
adjective + instruction
clearwrittendetailedstrictspecificverbal
- The exam hall gave clear written instructions.
verb + instruction
followgivereadignoreobeyreceive
- Follow the instructions carefully.
instruction + noun
manualbookletsheetsetcode
- The instruction manual is in two languages.
on / under instruction
on instructionunder instructionagainst instructionsas per instructions
- The clerk acted under instruction from the manager.
teaching
classroom instructionprivate instructionmedium of instructionreligious instruction
- English is the medium of instruction in this school.
“More examples 5
- Radhika read the instructions on the question paper twice.
राधिका ने प्रश्न-पत्र पर लिखे निर्देश दो बार पढ़े।
- The driver ignored the instruction to slow down.
चालक ने गति धीमी करने के निर्देश की अनदेखी की।
- The medicine must be taken as per the doctor's instructions.
दवा डॉक्टर के निर्देशों के अनुसार ली जानी चाहिए।
- Hindi is the medium of instruction in many state schools.
कई राज्य विद्यालयों में हिंदी शिक्षा का माध्यम है।
- The program stopped because of a wrong instruction.
ग़लत निर्देश के कारण प्रोग्राम रुक गया।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ He gave me an instruction to went home.
✓ He gave me an instruction to go home.
After to, the base form of the verb is used.
'To' के बाद verb का base form आता है।
✗ The instructions is on the back.
✓ The instructions are on the back.
Plural noun, plural verb.
बहुवचन संज्ञा के साथ बहुवचन क्रिया।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Instruction, direction and order all tell someone what to do, but they differ in force.
Instruction, direction और order सभी बताते हैं कि क्या करना है, पर बल अलग है।
A clear statement of how to do something.
कोई कार्य कैसे करना है, इसका स्पष्ट कथन।
- Follow the instruction.
Guidance about where to go or what to do.
कहाँ जाना है या क्या करना है, इसका मार्गदर्शन।
- Ask for directions.
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
?Which word?
Keep the order words: instruction, order, command, direction, directive (an official instruction), mandate.
आदेश के शब्द याद रखिए: instruction, order, command, direction, directive (आधिकारिक निर्देश), mandate।
§Grammar and usage
The adjective instructive means giving useful information ('an instructive book').
Adjective instructive का अर्थ उपयोगी जानकारी देने वाला, शिक्षाप्रद है ('an instructive book')।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Follow the instructions, give instructions, on sb's instructions (because somebody told you to), medium of instruction (the language in which students are taught: 'Hindi-medium', 'English-medium').
Collocation अक्सर पूछा जाता है: follow the instructions (निर्देशों का पालन करना), give instructions, on sb's instructions (किसी के कहने पर), medium of instruction (वह भाषा जिसमें छात्रों को पढ़ाया जाता है, शिक्षा का माध्यम: 'Hindi-medium', 'English-medium')।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Exam tip: always read the instructions on the question paper carefully, especially about negative marking.
परीक्षा युक्ति: प्रश्न-पत्र के निर्देश, विशेषकर negative marking के बारे में, सदा ध्यान से पढ़ें।