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explicit direction

[ɪkˈsplɪsɪt dɪˈrekʃən]
nounpl: explicit directions
instrução explícita
1. A clear, detailed, and unambiguous instruction or guidance that leaves no room for misinterpretation
The teacher gave explicit directions for completing the assignment.
A professora deu instruções explícitas para completar a tarefa.
2. Precise instructions that specify exactly what should be done, how it should be done, and when
Follow the explicit directions on the medication bottle.
Siga as instruções explícitas no rótulo do medicamento.
3. Clear guidance about a course of action or procedure without ambiguity
The manager provided explicit directions for the new project workflow.
O gerente forneceu instruções explícitas para o novo fluxo de trabalho do projeto.
Synonyms
clear instructionsdetailed instructionsspecific guidanceprecise directionsunambiguous instructions
Antonyms
vague instructionsimplicit guidanceambiguous directionsunclear instructions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instrução explícita
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
instrução explícita
Standard usage, also 'orientação explícita'
Rio de Janeiro
instrução explícita
Standard usage, colloquially may use 'ordem clara'
Portugal
instrução explícita
Standard usage, also 'indicação explícita' or 'direcção explícita'

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the book
go by the book
spell it out
lay down the law
crystal clear instructions
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