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directions

/daɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/ · noun

Meaning

  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).
  2. A general trend for future action.
  3. Guidance, instruction.
  4. The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc.
  5. The body of persons who guide or manage a matter; the directorate.
  6. A person's address.
  7. Instructions for how to reach a destination or how to do something

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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