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instruction

[in-struhk-shuhn] / ɪnˈstrʌk ʃən /




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On 21 July OpenAI announced some of its AI agents - software systems which can operate alone to accomplish tasks after human instruction - had been involved in what it called an "unprecedented" incident.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

The San Bernardino County school system of 26,000 students adopted both policies under the leadership of school board President Shaw, a conservative Republican running for the office of state superintendent of public instruction.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Texas Instruments teamed up with math educators and textbook publishers to create an ecosystem for teacher training programs and instruction materials that would seamlessly standardize TI across American classrooms.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Claude and Gemini: The settings in Anthropic and Google’s chatbots have an open-ended custom instruction field.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Jeremy slid the saucer aside and pulled the instruction sheet out of the desk drawer.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

Interwoven with stories of life during wartime are proposals or instructions, allowing viewers to assess for themselves how much the works in the gallery reflect the artists’ original ideas.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

It added that returning officers frequently paused proceedings while awaiting instructions from headquarters.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

DNA consists of long molecular chains that carry the genetic instructions needed for life.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

Messenger RNA technology uses synthetic molecular instructions encased in tiny fat bubbles that temporarily enter cells, causing them to produce targets that train the body’s immune system.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

Penelope sent word for the dressmaker to come at once and take down Madame Babushkinov’s instructions.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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