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Meaning of direction
The primary meaning of the word "direction" is related to the course or line of movement or position.
Etymology of direction
The word "direction" comes from the Old French word "direction", which is derived from the Latin word "directio", meaning "a straightening" or "a guiding"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of guiding or showing someone the way, as well as the management or supervision of an activity or process
Synonyms
bearing
course
path
route
trajectory
orientation
guidance
instruction
leadership
management
supervision
administration
command
control
bearing
heading
aim
purpose
objective
intent
goal
target
focus
angle
attitude
inclination
slope
tilt
aspect
facet
side
way
method
approach
procedure
technique
line
trend
tack
track
vector
navigation
pilotage
steerage
Definitions
- The course or line of movement or position
- * A formal instruction or guidance
- * The management or supervision of an activity or process
- * The act of guiding or showing someone the way
Usage Examples
- The hikers followed the direction of the compass to find their way back to camp
- * The company is under new direction and is expected to make significant changes
- * The teacher gave the students direction on how to complete the assignment
Antonyms
confusion
disorder
misdirection
disorientation
aimlessness
purposelessness
lack of guidance
uncertainty
indecision
indecisiveness
hesitation
vacillation
ambiguity
obscurity
vagueness
unclearness
puzzlement
perplexity
bewilderment