— instructedly , adv. — instructedness , n. — instructible , adj.
/in strukt"/ , v.t.
1. to furnish with knowledge, esp. by a systematic method; teach; train; educate.
2. to furnish with orders or directions; direct; order; command: The doctor instructed me to diet.
3. to furnish with information; inform; apprise.
4. Law. (of a judge) to guide (a jury) by outlining the legal principles involved in the case under consideration.
[ 1375-1425; late ME instructus ptp. of instruere to equip, train, set in order, equiv. to in- IN- 2 + struc- (var. s. of struere to put together) + -tus ptp. suffix ]
Syn. 1. tutor, coach; drill, discipline; indoctrinate; school. See teach. 2. prescribe. 3. enlighten.