as in directions
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
needed an administrative assistant who was good at following instructions
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These types of applications allow workers to follow step-by-step instructions directly in their field of view, eliminating the need for flipping through bulky manuals or relying on supervisors for routine tasks.
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Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Follow our simple instructions to learn how to make a snow globe that will last for decades to come.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Despite any evacuation orders from Malibu city or surrounding areas, the University community should follow University instructions.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Clear step-by-step instructions and an easy technique make this recipe a winner.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Over the first two days of deliberations, jurors sent several notes to the court requesting to review video evidence and rehear parts of the jury instructions and testimony during the trial.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Her problem—confusion about pre-operative instructions—was important and urgent, and it wouldn’t have been resolved with a costly visit to the emergency room.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Hulu+ Live TV.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 28 Nov. 2024
Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Follow our simple instructions to learn how to make a snow globe that will last for decades to come.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Despite any evacuation orders from Malibu city or surrounding areas, the University community should follow University instructions.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Clear step-by-step instructions and an easy technique make this recipe a winner.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Over the first two days of deliberations, jurors sent several notes to the court requesting to review video evidence and rehear parts of the jury instructions and testimony during the trial.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Her problem—confusion about pre-operative instructions—was important and urgent, and it wouldn’t have been resolved with a costly visit to the emergency room.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Hulu+ Live TV.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Instructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructions. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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