instruction

noun6

1. •
   The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.

   • Students receive instruction in the arts and sciences.
   • Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers.
2. •
   An order or command.
3. •
   [in the plural] The directions given by a client to their lawyer in relation to a particular legal matter, which govern the purpose and scope of their work.

   • I cannot act until I have taken instructions from my client.
4. •
   A single operation of a processor defined by an instruction set architecture.
5. •
   [in the plural] A set of directions provided by a manufacturer for the users of a product or service.
6. •
   An instance of the information or knowledge so furnished.

   • If my instructions may be your guide. — 1603