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Meaning of directions

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

directions

Pronunciation:/daɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/

noun

Definitions

  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).

    Example: Keep going in the same direction.

  2. A general trend for future action.

  3. Guidance, instruction.

    Example: 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.

    Example: The screenplay was good, but the direction was weak.

noun

Definitions

  1. Instructions for how to reach a destination or how to do something

    Example: I got so lost on my way downtown I had to ask for directions.