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Direction

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

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).

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📖 Definitions of "Direction"

noun

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).
"Keep going in the same direction."
2
A general trend for future action.
3
Guidance, instruction.
"The trombonist looked to the bandleader for direction."
4
The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc.
"The screenplay was good, but the direction was weak."

🔄 Synonyms of "Direction"

10 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
chargenoun	The amount of money levied for a service.
counselnoun	The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.
guidancenoun	Advice or counselling on some topic.
commissionnoun	A fee charged by an agent or broker for carrying out a transaction.
managementnoun	(uncountable) Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.
waynoun	(heading) To do with a place or places.
instructionnoun	(uncountable) The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.
managingnoun	management
steeringnoun	Equipment used to control direction; something used to steer.
counselingnoun	Assistance (especially from a professional) in the resolution of personal difficulties.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Direction"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
managementnoun	(uncountable) Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.
instructionnoun	(uncountable) The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.
managingnoun	management
guidancenoun	Advice or counselling on some topic.
waynoun	(heading) To do with a place or places.
commissionnoun	A fee charged by an agent or broker for carrying out a transaction.
counselingnoun	Assistance (especially from a professional) in the resolution of personal difficulties.
chargenoun	The amount of money levied for a service.
counselnoun	The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.
steeringnoun	Equipment used to control direction; something used to steer.
linenoun	A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.
axisnoun	(geometry) An imaginary line around which an object spins (an axis of rotation) or is symmetrically arranged (an axis of symmetry).
sidenoun	A bounding straight edge of a two-dimensional shape.
trianglenoun	(geometry) A polygon with three sides and three angles.
focusnoun	(uncountable) Concentration of attention.
directionalitynoun	(uncountable) The condition of being directional.
matternoun	(uncountable) Material; substance.
eastnoun	The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°.
centrelinenoun	(British spelling) Alternative form of centerline. [A line down the center of a road, generally one that divides traffic moving in opposite directions.]
scopingnoun	(computing) the act of adding a scope