direction

noun

1. a line leading to a place or point

- he looked the other direction

Similar word(s): way

Definition categories: location, itinerary, path, route

2. the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves

- he checked the direction and velocity of the wind

Definition categories: link, position

3. a general course along which something has a tendency to develop

- 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

Definition categories: thought, disposition, inclination, tendency

4. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

Similar word(s): counsel, counseling, counselling, guidance

Definition categories: communication, content, message, substance

5. the act of managing something

- is the direction of the economy a function of government?

Similar word(s): management

Definition categories: act

6. a message describing how something is to be done

- he gave directions faster than she could follow them

Similar word(s): instruction

Definition categories: communication, content, message, substance

7. the act of setting and holding a course

- a new council was installed under the direction of the king

Similar word(s): guidance, steering

Definition categories: act, control

8. a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something

Similar word(s): charge, commission

Definition categories: communication, bid, bidding, command, dictation

9. the concentration of attention or energy on something

- he had no direction in his life

Similar word(s): centering, focus, focusing, focussing

Definition categories: thought, absorption, concentration, engrossment, immersion