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clear instruction

[/klɪr ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/]
noun phrasepl: clear instructions
instrução clara
1. An explicit, easy-to-understand direction or order that leaves no room for ambiguity or confusion
The teacher provided clear instructions before the exam began.
A professora forneceu instruções claras antes do exame começar.
2. Straightforward guidance on how to perform a task or follow a procedure
Follow the clear instructions on the package to assemble the furniture.
Siga as instruções claras na embalagem para montar o móvel.
Synonyms
explicit instructionprecise instructionexplicit directionsunambiguous instructionstraightforward guidance
Antonyms
vague instructionunclear instructionambiguous instructionconfusing directionobscure guidance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instrução clara
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
instrução clara
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
instrução clara
Standard usage
Portugal
instrução clara
Standard usage; may also use 'instruções explícitas'

Related Idioms & Phrases

get one's marching orders
spell it out
make oneself understood
leave no stone unturned
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