Instruction and Regulation

Instruction

Instruction noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
Usage example: needed an administrative assistant who was good at following instructions

Regulation is a synonym for instruction in order topic. In some cases you can use "Regulation" instead a noun "Instruction", when it comes to topics like operating instructions.

Regulation

Regulation noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
Usage example: it's against community regulations to leave your trash on the curb for more than two days
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Synonyms for Regulation

Instruction is a synonym for regulation in order topic. You can use "Instruction" instead a noun "Regulation", if it concerns topics such as operating instructions.

How words are described

better better instruction better regulation
similar similar instruction similar regulation
specific specific instruction specific regulation
direct direct instruction direct regulation
Other adjectives: proper, single, real, little, strict, moral, religious, minimal, further, official, last.
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