Uk English Meaning of direction

direction

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Definitions and Meaning of direction in English

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word direction

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

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