Definition of dierction
1. direction [ n ] a line leading to a place or point
Examples: : "he looked the other direction"
"didn't know the way home"
("Editorials"...)
Capable as their minds may be in some directions , these guardians of the nation 's security are incapable of learning , or even of observing .
(Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)
This is true because of savings in utility lines and the fact that your buildings have a useful radius equal in all directions .
(Cornell H. Mayer, "Radio Emission of the Moon...)
The observable characteristics of planetary radio_radiation are the intensity , the polarization , and the direction of arrival of the waves .
(Raymond C. Binder et al., editors, Proceedings...)
This tube could be adjusted in its axial direction by an electric drive to establish the required electrode spacing .
(Jim Berry Pearson, The Maxwell Land Grant....)
Dropping to one knee , Cook felled one , and the other struggled off with his comrade , sending no further fire in his direction .
Synonyms way direction Related Terms path tendency course bearing qibla2. direction [ n ] the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves
Examples:
"he checked the direction and velocity of the wind"
(The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)
The electric_toothbrush moves in a vertical direction , the way dentists recommend .
(Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)
Check the elevation of the ground , degree and direction of slopes , drainage , rock_outcrops , topsoil types and quality , as_well_as subsoil .
The direction , velocity , and season of these winds should be noted as to just how they will affect the recreation use and your maintenance and operation of the area .
(Raymond C. Binder et al., editors, Proceedings...)
This tube could be adjusted in its axial direction by an electric drive to establish the required electrode spacing .
(Harry H. Hull, "The Normal Forces and Their Ther...)
Essentially these birefringence studies show that at low rates of shear a tension is present at 45 ` to the direction of shear , and as the rate of shear increases , the direction of the maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of shear .
Synonyms direction Related Terms position frontage orientation opposition windward leeward compass_point north outgoing incoming3. direction [ n ] a general course along which something has a tendency to develop
Examples:
"I couldn't follow the direction of his thoughts"
"his ideals determined the direction of his career"
"they proposed a new direction for the firm"
(Edward P. Lawton, "Northern Liberals and Southern...)
They have also led the nation in the direction of a welfare_state .
(E. Gellhorn, "Prolegomena to a theory of the emotions"...)
Important as these differences are , they should not obscure the basic fact that by shifting the hypothalamic balance sufficiently to the parasympathetic side , we produce depressions , whereas a shift in the opposite direction causes excitatory effects and , eventually , maniclike changes .
(R. P. Jerrard, "Inscribed squares in plane curves"...)
To each paired vertex and diagonal point there corresponds a unique forward corner point , i.e. , the corner on C reached first by proceeding along C from the vertex in the direction of increasing t .
If the vertex is at **f , and if the interior of C is on the left as one moves in the direction of increasing t , then every such corner can be found from the curve obtained by rotating C clockwise through 90 ` about the vertex .
(Bruce Palmer, "My Brother's Keeper", Many Are...)
He had thought that the suggestion of taking it himself would tip the colonel in the direction of serving his own order , but the slip_of_paper was folded and absently thrust into the colonel 's belt .
Synonyms direction Related Terms inclination4. direction [ n ] something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
Used in print:(Joyce O. Hertzler, American Social Institutions;...)
It gives social guidance and direction and makes_for programs of social action .
Synonyms guidance direction counseling counselling counsel Related Terms message tip guideline cynosure career_counseling genetic_counseling guideline marriage_counseling advise5. direction [ n ] the act of managing something
Examples:
"he was given overall management of the program"
"is the direction of the economy a function of government?"
(The Providence Journal...)
with music and lyrics by Frank_Loesser , directed by Christopher_Hewett , choreography by Peter_Conlow , musical direction by Samuel_Matlowsky .
It has a fast pace , excellent music , expert direction , and not_only a good comedian , but an appealing person in his own right , Mr._Berman .
The book is by Jerome_Weidman and George_Abbott , music by Jerry_Bock , lyrics by Sheldon_Harnick , choreography by Peter_Gennaro , scenery , costumes and lighting by William and Jean_Eckart , musical direction by Jack_Elliott , and the production was directed by Mr._Abbott .
Synonyms management direction managing Related Terms social_control treatment administration supervision guidance disenfranchisement mismanagement authorization channelization homemaking database_management finance conducting misconduct oversee6. direction [ n ] a message describing how something is to be done
Examples:
"he gave directions faster than she could follow them"
(Organic Gardening and Farming,...)
As a substitute for this , organic fertilizer dissolved in water to half the strength in the directions , may be used .
Synonyms instruction direction Related Terms message rule recipe prescription prescription stage_direction rule address misdirection system_command rubric style markup rule7. direction [ n ] the act of setting and holding a course
Examples:
"a new council was installed under the direction of the king"
(Douglas Ashford, "Elections in Morocco: Progress...)
The King decided to remove Ibrahim a week before elections and to institute a non-party Council_of_Government under his personal direction .
Synonyms guidance direction steering Related Terms control aim navigation celestial_guidance driving command_guidance inertial_guidance terrestrial_guidance guide8. direction [ n ] the concentration of attention or energy on something
Examples:
"the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"
"he had no direction in his life"
9. direction [ n ] a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something
Examples:
"the judge's charge to the jury"
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