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Instruction
Anweisung

in the PONS Dictionary

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in·struc·tion [ɪnˈstrʌkʃən] N

1. instruction usu pl (order):

instruction
Anweisung f <-, -en>
instruction
Instruktion f <-, -en>

2. instruction no pl (teaching):

instruction
Unterweisung f <-, -en>
to give sb instruction in sth
jdm etw beibringen [o. vermitteln]

3. instruction (directions):

Anweisung f <-, -en>

in·ˈstruc·tion book N

instruction book of a computer
Handbuch nt <-(e)s, -bücher>
instruction book of a machine/device

in·ˈstruc·tion leaf·let N

instruction leaflet
Informationsblatt nt <-(e)s, -blätter>
instruction leaflet (for use)

in·ˈstruc·tion manu·al N

instruction manual of a computer
Handbuch nt <-(e)s, -bücher>
instruction manual of a machine/device

ˈhalt in·struc·tion N COMPUT

halt instruction

ˈpay·ment in·struc·tion N

payment instruction
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instruction register, IR N

instruction register, IR COMPUT
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instruction counter, IC N

instruction counter, IC COMPUT
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instruction set architecture, ISA N

instruction set architecture, ISA COMPUT
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German
English
English
instruction form

PONS Banking, Finance and Insurance Dictionary

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English
German
German

procedural instruction N CTRL

procedural instruction

payment instruction N TRANS PROCESS

payment instruction

working instruction N CTRL

working instruction

credit transfer instruction N TRANS PROCESS

credit transfer instruction
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German
English
English
procedural instruction
payment instruction
credit transfer instruction

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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

They commonly provide instruction leaflets similar to the package inserts distributed with prescription drugs, which contain information on contra-indications, side-effects, and the importance of set and setting.
en.wikipedia.org
However, the healing properties were removed from the instruction leaflet in 1811 and used only in advertisements.
en.wikipedia.org
The device is sold with an instruction leaflet.
www.jamaica-gleaner.com
They may also have no instruction leaflets or four-digit identification number, which would show the thermometer had been through the appropriate safety assessment.
www.dailymail.co.uk
The gallery insisted it provided users with instruction leaflets, signs and guidance from staff.
www.telegraph.co.uk

Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Everything that has to do with controlling computers by means of instructions is known as software.
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www.hnf.de
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Alles was mit der Steuerung von Computern durch Anweisungen zu tun hat, wird als Software bezeichnet.
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Certain instructions (commands) are needed to trigger a function of the computer, e.g. adding, storing or transferring data.
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www.hnf.de
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Um eine Funktion des Rechners auszulösen - z. B. Addieren, Speichern oder Daten übertragen - sind bestimmte Anweisungen (Befehle) erforderlich.
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Instructions provided for understanding and operating content do not rely solely on sensory characteristics of components such as shape, size, visual location, orientation, or sound.
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www.w3.org
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Anweisungen, die für das Verständnis und die Bedienung von Inhalt bereitgestellt werden, stützen sich nicht nur auf sensorische Eigenschaften von Komponenten wie Form, Größe, visuelle Position, Ausrichtung oder Ton.
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In the course of this project a series of experimental studies on simple and complex technical systems is performed in order to investigate the human behavior through action in different situations, such as varying instructions.
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www.iad.tu-darmstadt.de
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Im Verlauf des Projektes wird hierzu eine Reihe von experimentellen Untersuchungen an einfachen und komplexen technischen Systemen durchgeführt, um das menschliche Handlungsverhalten durch z.B. variierenden Anweisungen zu untersuchen.
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If there has been an accident, the parents know straightaway where their child is and what has happened, and via Rufii’s video connection they can give the child instructions and advice and tell him or her how to behave and what to do next.
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www.uwid.uni-wuppertal.de
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Tritt ein Unfall ein, wissen die Eltern sofort wo sich ihr Kind befindet, was passiert ist und können die Eltern über die Video-Gesprächsfunktion von Rufii dem Kind Anweisungen und Ratschläge erteilen, wie es sich verhalten oder die nächsten Schritte tätigen soll.
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