minorinstruction
nounUK /ˈmaɪnər ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
US /ˈmaɪnər ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
A small rule that tells you what to do.
The teacher gave a minor instruction to put our pencils down.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A less important step in a set of directions.
Folding the paper is a minor instruction before you cut it.
3. A quiet or gentle piece of advice.
Mom gave a minor instruction to speak softly in the library.
4. A small note that helps you finish a task.
The recipe had a minor instruction about stirring slowly.