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direction
di·rec·tion
[
di rékshən,
dī rékshən
]
noun
(
plural
di·rec·tions
)
Definition:
1.
management:
instructions given by somebody who controls something or somebody
2.
way:
the way in which somebody or something goes, points, or faces
They shook hands and walked off in opposite directions.
3.
supervision of something:
the control and supervision of a group, person, or organization
4.
development:
the way in which something develops
The organization has begun to take a new direction.
5.
sense of purpose:
a feeling of having a definite goal or purpose
He's a nice boy, but seems to lack a sense of direction.
6.
arts
performing arts
art of directing:
the art or practice of directing a movie or play
7.
music
instruction in music:
an instruction in a piece of music that shows how it should be played
8.
music
conducting performers:
the process of conducting an orchestra or choir
plural noun
di·rec·tions
Definition:
instructions:
instructions on how to get to a place or how to do something
I need to stop the car and ask for directions.
di·rec·tion·less
adjective
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