Nurodymas

Nurodymas is a Lithuanian noun that denotes an instruction, directive, or order issued by someone in authority, as well as a set of guidelines or steps intended to guide action. The term is neutral and widely used in both formal and everyday language.

The word is derived from the verb nurodyti, meaning to indicate, designate, or point out. The suffix -mas forms a noun that refers to the concrete act or result of that action. In practice, nurodymas can describe commands given by a supervisor, a formal directive from an institution, or a structured set of procedures to follow.

Nurodymas is employed in several contexts. In military, governmental, or corporate settings, it refers to a directive or order that must be followed. In everyday and professional use, it can mean a manual or guideline outlining how to perform a task. In medicine, it is common to encounter phrases like gydytojo nurodymai, meaning doctor’s instructions or prescriptions for how to take medications and manage care. In administrative or legal contexts, nurodymai regulate procedures and compliance.

Nurodymas differs from related terms such as instrukcija. While instrukcija often emphasizes a sequence of steps to accomplish a task, nurodymas stresses the directive or obligation attached to the guidance. Nevertheless, the terms can be used interchangeably in casual speech, depending on the context.

See also: nurodyti; instrukcija; direktyva.