Instructions Glossary
Browse 4 instructions terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.
4 Instructions Terms
- Instruction Set AI
- A defined collection of instructions or behaviors an AI system is expected to follow, often used in prompt design, orchestration, or evaluation. The phrase...
- Natural Instruction
- An instruction phrased in ordinary natural language rather than formal code or rigid command syntax. Natural instructions make systems easier to use, though...
- System Message
- A high-priority instruction message used to define the assistant's role, rules, or behavior before user input is considered. System messages are often used to...
- Visual Instruction
- An instruction involving visual input, such as asking a model to describe, compare, annotate, or reason about an image or screenshot. Visual instructions are...