Instruction list is a type of programming language that consists of a set of instructions that are used to control the behavior of a computer or other device. It is a type of low-level language that is used to create programs that can be executed by a computer. The term 'steps' in this context refers to the individual instructions that make up the instruction list. Each step is a command that tells the computer what to do, and the order in which the instructions are given determines the outcome of the program.