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direction
noun di·rec·tion \də-ˈrek-shən, dī-\
: the course or path on which something is moving or pointing
directions : a statement that tells a person what to do and how to do it : an order or instruction
: instructions that tell you how to go to a place
Full Definition of DIRECTION
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: guidance or supervision of action or conduct : management
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archaic : superscription
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a : an explicit instruction : order b : assistance in pointing out the proper route —usually used in plural <asked for directions to the beach>
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: the line or course on which something is moving or is aimed to move or along which something is pointing or facing
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archaic : directorate 1
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a : the art and technique of directing an orchestra, band, or a show (as for stage or screen) b : a word, phrase, or sign indicating the appropriate tempo, mood, or intensity of a passage or movement in music
— di·rec·tion·less \-ləs\ adjective
— di·rec·tion·less·ness noun
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First Known Use of DIRECTION
15th century
Related to DIRECTION
- Synonyms
- behest, charge, commandment, decree, dictate, command, directive, do, edict, imperative, injunction, instruction, order, word
Rhymes with DIRECTION
abjection, advection, affection, bisection, collection, complexion, confection, connection, convection, correction, cross section, C-section, defection, deflection, dejection, detection, ejection, election, erection, infection, inflection, injection, inspection, midsection, objection, perfection, prelection, projection, protection, refection, reflection, rejection, resection, selection, subjection, subsection, trajection, transection, trisection
DIRECTION Defined for Kids
direction
noun di·rec·tion \də-ˈrek-shən, dī-\
Definition of DIRECTION for Kids
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: the path along which something moves, lies, or points <I'm coming from the opposite direction.>
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: an order or instruction to be followed <Read the directions first.>
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: instructions on how to get somewhere
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: supervision, management <He took over direction of the project.>
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