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n. a message describing how something is to be done; "he gave directions faster than she could follow them"

n. the profession of a teacher; "he prepared for teaching while still in college"; "pedagogy is recognized as an important profession"

instruction, command, statement, program line

n. (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program

education, instruction, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity

n. the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill; "he received no formal education"; "our instruction was carefully programmed"; "good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded"

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advice

n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action

recommendation

n. something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

ordinance

n. a statute enacted by a city government

directive

n. a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity; "the boss loves to send us directives"

principle, precept

n. rule of personal conduct

road map, guideline

n. a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action; "the president said he had a road map for normalizing relations with Vietnam"

stricture

n. severe criticism

explanation

n. the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible; "I heard his explanation of the accident"

instruction manual, instructions, book of instructions, operating instructions

n. a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

recommendation, testimonial, good word

n. something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable

suggestion, proposition, proffer

n. a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"

tad, shade

n. a slight amount or degree of difference; "a tad too expensive"; "not a tad of difference"; "the new model is a shade better than the old one"

coaching, coaching job

n. the job of a professional coach

steering, guidance, direction

n. the act of setting and holding a course; "a new council was installed under the direction of the king"

training, preparation, grooming

n. activity leading to skilled behavior

comprehension

n. an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result); "how you can do that is beyond my comprehension"; "he was famous for his comprehension of American literature"

understanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy

n. the cognitive condition of someone who understands; "he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect"

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