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instructions

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/ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/ · in-struc-tions

Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.

Meanings

nounformal

Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.

کسی چیز کے کام کرنے یا چلانے کے طریقے کے بارے میں تفصیلی معلومات۔

ہدایات

hidayaat

Synonyms

guidelinesdirectionsordersرہنمائیہدایاتاحکامات

Antonyms

confusionignorancemisguidanceپتھرائیعدم معلوماتغلط راہنمائی

Common Collocations

  • follow instructions
  • clear instructions
  • detailed instructions

Example Sentences

Please read the instructions before starting the project.

براہ کرم منصوبے شروع کرنے سے پہلے ہدایات پڑھیں۔

Barah-e-karam mansoobe shuru karne se pehle hidayaat parhain.

The instructions were simple to understand.

ہدایت سمجھنے میں آسان تھیں۔

Hidayat samajhne mein aasan thin.

He followed the instructions to assemble the furniture.

اس نے فرنیچر کو جوڑنے کے لئے ہدایات پر عمل کیا۔

Us ne furniture ko jorne ke liye hidayaat par amal kiya.

Easily Confused With

guidelines:Guidelines are more flexible and suggest best practices, while instructions are specific steps to follow.
directions:Directions typically refer to a course of action or route, while instructions are detailed steps.

Word Family

instruct
verbہدایت کرنا
instructor
nounمعلم
construction
nounتعمیر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'instructions' as what you need to 'instruct' someone on doing something.

Picture a teacher giving detailed instructions to students on how to complete an assignment.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "instructio" — to build, arrange

First known use: 14th century

The word 'instruction' comes from the Latin 'instructio', which derives from 'instruere' meaning to build, arrange or equip. It has evolved into English as a term for detailed guidance on how to carry out tasks.