answerinstruction
nounUK /ˈɑːnsər ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
US /ˈænsər ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
An answer instruction is a rule that tells you how to reply to a question.
The teacher gave an answer instruction so everyone knew how to fill in the form.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A command in a computer program that tells it how to respond to a request.
The chatbot followed the answer instruction and replied politely.
3. A note on a test that explains how students should write their answers.
Read the answer instruction before you start the exam.
4. A spoken or written order about how to respond in a conversation.
His answer instruction was simple: say yes or no.