direction (Meaning)
direction (n)
a line leading to a place or point
the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves
a general course along which something has a tendency to develop
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
the act of managing something
a message describing how something is to be done
the act of setting and holding a course
a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something
the concentration of attention or energy on something
direction (n.)
The act of directing, of aiming, regulating, guiding, or ordering; guidance; management; superintendence; administration; as, the direction o/ public affairs or of a bank.
That which is imposed by directing; a guiding or authoritative instruction; prescription; order; command; as, he grave directions to the servants.
The name and residence of a person to whom any thing is sent, written upon the thing sent; superscription; address; as, the direction of a letter.
The line or course upon which anything is moving or aimed to move, or in which anything is lying or pointing; aim; line or point of tendency; direct line or course; as, the ship sailed in a southeasterly direction.
The body of managers of a corporation or enterprise; board of directors.
The pointing of a piece with reference to an imaginary vertical axis; -- distinguished from elevation. The direction is given when the plane of sight passes through the object.
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direction Sentence Examples
- Follow the direction signs to reach the nearest gas station.
- The wind is blowing in the northward direction.
- The airplane took off in the northeast direction.
- The hikers lost their direction in the dense forest.
- The compass needle points in the north direction.
- The river flows in the eastward direction.
- The car accident occurred in the westbound direction.
- The instructions provided clear direction on how to assemble the furniture.
- The manager gave precise direction to the employees regarding their tasks.
- The GPS system provided accurate direction to the destination.
FAQs About the word direction
a line leading to a place or point, the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves, a general course along which something
order,instruction, do, directive, edict, dictate, imperative, charge, command, word
petition, proposal, plea, proposal,appeal, recommendation, petition, recommendation, plea, appeal
Follow the direction signs to reach the nearest gas station.
The wind is blowing in the northward direction.
The airplane took off in the northeast direction.
The hikers lost their direction in the dense forest.
