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Italian word

istruzione

education (the system/process); also instructions

Looks like

instruction

the act of teaching; also a set of directions

⚠️ The trap

'Istruzione' means both the education system and instructions (e.g. on a product). In English, 'instruction' usually means teaching or directions — the broader sense of 'the education system' requires 'education'.

To say "the act of teaching; also a set of directions" in Italian:

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"istruzione" in English means:

education (the system/process); also instructions

Example

"Il Ministero dell'Istruzione gestisce le scuole pubbliche."

"The Ministry of Education manages state schools."

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