instruction
Translation
teaching, education, direction, order
Examples
He received instruction in first aid.
He received instruction in first aid.
The program gave a single instruction.
The programme gave a single instruction.
Grammar Patterns
instruction in/on ((sth.)) teaching about a subject He needs instruction in basic computer skills.
an instruction to ((to-inf)) an order to do something The instruction was to wait outside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: teaching, guidance, direction; Compare with: instructions (plural)
Etymology
From Latin 'instruere' (to build, set up). 'in-' (in, on) + 'struere' (to build). It means to 'build in' knowledge.
Memory Tips
Remember it as uncountable for the act of teaching ('instruction in maths') and countable for a single command ('an instruction').