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Direction   /dərˈɛkʃən/  /dɪrˈɛkʃɪn/  /daɪrˈɛkʃɪn/   Listen
Direction

noun
1.
A line leading to a place or point.  Synonym: way.  "Didn't know the way home"
2.
The spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves.
3.
A general course along which something has a tendency to develop.  "His ideals determined the direction of his career" , "They proposed a new direction for the firm"
4.
Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action.  Synonyms: counsel, counseling, counselling, guidance.
5.
The act of managing something.  Synonym: management.  "Is the direction of the economy a function of government?"
6.
A message describing how something is to be done.  Synonym: instruction.
7.
The act of setting and holding a course.  Synonyms: guidance, steering.
8.
A formal statement of a command or injunction to do something.  Synonyms: charge, commission.
9.
The concentration of attention or energy on something.  Synonyms: centering, focal point, focus, focusing, focussing.  "He had no direction in his life"



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"Direction" Quotes from Famous Books



... Rear-admiral Sir Richard Bickerton may send down troop-ships to this place for the removal of the 5th regiment of foot, and as some part of the regiment is already embarked, and more of them may be forwarded by other opportunities, of which you may be able to avail yourself; it is my direction that such troop-ships, when they arrive, as they are not wanted for the conveyance of the 5th regiment, may be either returned to Malta or sent to Lisbon for the embarkation of troops under the command of Lieutenant-general Fraser, as existing circumstances may recommend as the most ...
— Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II • Sir John Ross
... the grim monarch is in the house; and it is a relief when they first dare to do so with some attention to the comforts which are ordinarily so important to them. For themselves alone women seldom care to exercise much trouble in this direction; but the presence of a man at once excuses and renders necessary the ceremony of a dinner. So Clara prepared for the arrival, and greeted the corner with some returning pleasantness of manner. And he, ...
— The Belton Estate • Anthony Trollope
... than, as a usual thing, they divided into squads and chose sides; then a leading arrow was shot at random into the air. Before it fell to the ground a volley from the bows of the participants followed. Each player was quick to note the direction and speed of the leading arrow and he tried to send his own at the same speed and at an equal height, so that when it fell it would be closer to the first than any ...
— Indian Child Life • Charles A. Eastman
... the bow-string, dominates over the entire composition. As he turns round to shoot down at the lion which assails him from behind, his body is naturally and gracefully bent, while his charioteer, being engaged in urging his horses forward, leans naturally in the opposite direction, thus contrasting with the main figure and balancing it. The lion immediately behind the chariot is outlined with great spirit and freedom; his head is masterly; the fillings up of the body, however, have too much conventionality. ...
— The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 2. (of 7): Assyria • George Rawlinson
... the wagon, so they were secure from personal violence, but I have a vague impression of some "pet names" flying wildly about in the air in that vicinity. Then we trundled safely down the lane. We were to go in the direction leading away from home,—the horse's. I don't think he perceived it at first, but as soon he did snuff the fact, which happened when he had gone perhaps three rods, he quietly turned around and headed the other way, paying no more attention ...
— Gala-days • Gail Hamilton


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