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direction

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noun/dɪˈɹɛk.ʃən//daɪˈɹɛk.ʃən//dɪˈɹek.ʃən/
  1. 1

    A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).countableuncountable

    • Keep going in the same direction.
  2. 2

    A general trend for future action.countableuncountable

  3. 3

    Guidance, instruction.countableuncountable

    • The trombonist looked to the bandleader for direction.
  4. 4

    The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc.countableuncountable

    • The screenplay was good, but the direction was weak.
  5. 5

    The body of persons who guide or manage a matter; the directorate.countabledateduncountable

    • I shall not rest satisfied with merely employing my capital in insuring ships. I shall buy up some good Life Assurance shares, and cut into the Direction.
  6. 6

    A person's address.archaiccountableuncountable

    • Her aunt Leonella was still at Cordova, and she knew not her direction.

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