precise instruction
collocation in Englishmeaningsofpreciseandinstruction
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precise
adjective
uk/prɪˈsaɪs/us/prəˈsaɪs/
exact ...
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instruction
noun
uk/ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən/us/ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən/
something that someone tells you ...
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(Definition ofpreciseandinstructionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofprecise instruction
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Morepreciseinstruction, as in accountancy for a son or sons when the family was otherwise in farming, would be given by a teacher chosen from the locality.
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In other words, a verypreciseinstructionwas given to leave out a company which otherwise, in the normal way of business, might easily have been included.
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The matrix mixer is operated by a technician who must follow very precise instructions in the score for switching audio connections during performance.
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The article provided precise instructions to assist the formation of a permanent congregation in the local setting, and therefore the ultimate creation of a solid missionary station.
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I think it would be wrong for me to set out the precise instructions.
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No precise instructions to this effect have been given.
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Surely, this is a matter in which the inspectorate should be given more precise instructions about the maintenance of minimum standards in textbook provision.
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This explains why it is difficult for us to give precise instructions, because we must avoid trespassing on the function of the determining authorities.
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Precise instructions on how to prepare this particular type of meal were circulated to all millers.
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My charge was that they failed to give instructions to replace very precise instructions which they had already issued.
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The need for the preliminary training of personnel and for the preparation of full and precise instructions to all concerned is not being overlooked.
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They love drawing up these precise instructions, and no doubt it suits their own people, and possibly is agreeable also to the drivers themselves.
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To prevent any further mistakes precise instructions have been issued.
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We are not giving more precise instructions, because that is not what we have to do.
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This study would, of course, be secret, as would be the precise instructions given as a result of it.
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I think that it is far wiser not to issue precise instructions.
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However, to get precise instructions we should have to have another debate.
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I have no desire to discourage initiative, but is it not clear that more precise instructions should be given about what is and what is not permitted?
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Precise instructions are issued to troops on the precautions to be taken to avoid damage to crops, and compensation is, of course, admissible if any damage in fact occurs.
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