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instructions

instructions

Meaning of instructions

information telling you how to do something

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British English/ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
American English/ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
Russian transcription[ɪnˈstruktsɨɪ]
instructions
instructions - инструкции
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instructions with Russian translation

instructions usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Инструкции на коробке было легко понять.

The instructions on the box were easy to understand.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она следовала инструкциям шаг за шагом.

She followed the instructions step by step.

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instructions synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between instructions / directions / manual / instructions manual / order

🇬🇧English
instructions

инструкции — information telling you how to do something

A1Very Often

The instructions on the box were easy to understand.

Инструкции на коробке было легко понять.

I
🇬🇧English
instructions

the exact same word as the headword; the basic term for information telling you how to do something

A1Very Often

Read the instructions before you start.

Прочитайте инструкции, прежде чем начать.

D
🇬🇧English
directions

usually brief, practical instructions, often giving steps or a route

A1Very Often

The directions show how to assemble the chair.

Указания показывают, как собрать стул.

M
🇬🇧English
manual

a book or document that explains how to use or repair something

A1Often

The manual explains how to operate the camera.

В руководстве объясняется, как пользоваться камерой.

I
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instructions manual

a full document or booklet that contains operating instructions

A1Rarely

Check the instructions manual if the printer stops working.

Проверьте инструкцию к принтеру, если он перестанет работать.

O
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order

an instruction from someone in authority, often with force or control

A1Very Often

The officer gave an order to stop.

Офицер отдал приказ остановиться.

C
🇬🇧English
command

a strong instruction telling someone to do something

A1Often

The computer command opened the file.

Команда компьютера открыла файл.

P
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prescription

a doctor's written instruction for medicine, not general how-to information

A1Often

You need a prescription for this medicine.

Для этого лекарства нужен рецепт.

G
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guidelines

advice or rules that show the best way to do something, usually not strict

A1Often

Follow the guidelines for safe use.

Следуйте рекомендациям по безопасному использованию.

S
🇬🇧English
steps

the separate actions in a process, not the whole set of instructions

A1Very Often

The steps are easy to follow.

Шаги легко выполнять.

I
🇬🇧English
instructions booklet

a small booklet that contains instructions for use

A1Rarely

The instructions booklet is in the box.

Буклет с инструкциями лежит в коробке.

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instructions translation: инструкции. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce instructions

/ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions translation

инструкции

instructions examples

The instructions on the box were easy to understand.

instructions transcription

/ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/, /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

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instructions meaning: what does it mean?

information telling you how to do something

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The instructions on the box were easy to understand. Translation: Инструкции на коробке было легко понять.

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