Direction — synonyms, definition

1. direction (Noun)

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direction (Noun) — A line leading to a place or point. ex. "he looked the other direction"

direction (Noun) — The spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves. ex. "he checked the direction and velocity of the wind"

direction (Noun) — A general course along which something has a tendency to develop. ex. "I couldn't follow the direction of his thoughts" ex. "his ideals determined the direction of his career" ex. "they proposed a new direction for the firm"

direction (Noun) — Direction or helpful suggestions regarding a decision or future course of action.

direction (Noun) — The act of managing something. ex. "is the direction of the economy a function of government?"

direction (Noun) — A message describing how something is to be done. ex. "he gave directions faster than she could follow them"

direction (Noun) — The act of setting and holding a course. ex. "a new council was installed under the direction of the king"

direction (Noun) — A formal statement of a command or injunction to do something. ex. "the judge's direction to the jury"

direction (Noun) — The concentration of attention or energy on something. ex. "he had no direction in his life"

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