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Meaning of direct cost

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

direct

Pronunciation:/d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To manage, control, steer.

    Example: to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army

  2. To aim (something) at (something else).

    Example: He directed his question to the room in general.

  3. To point out or show to (somebody) the right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way.

    Example: He directed me to the left-hand road.

  4. To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order.

    Example: She directed them to leave immediately.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Proceeding without deviation or interruption.

  2. Straight; not crooked, oblique, or circuitous; leading by the short or shortest way to a point or end.

    Example: the most direct route between two buildings

  3. Straightforward; sincere.

  4. Immediate; express; plain; unambiguous.

adverb

Definitions

  1. Directly.