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Meaning of steering
The primary meaning of the word "steering" refers to the act of controlling or directing the course of something, such as a vehicle or an organization.
Etymology of steering
The word "steering" originates from the Old English word "stēor" meaning "rudder" or "helm", and the suffix "-ing" which forms a present participle or gerund
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the act of controlling or directing the course of a ship or vehicle
Over time, the word has expanded to include metaphorical uses, such as guiding or directing an organization or project
Synonyms
direction
control
guidance
management
operation
manipulation
navigation
piloting
command
governance
administration
regulation
supervision
oversight
leadership
helm
pilotage
conduct
regulation
coordination
orchestration
organization
directionality
navigability
controllability
maneuverability
manageability
governability
directability
guidability
steerability
navigability
Definitions
- The act of controlling or directing the course of a ship, vehicle, or other moving object
- The act of guiding or directing someone or something towards a particular goal or objective
- A system or mechanism for controlling the direction of a vehicle or other moving object
Usage Examples
- The captain took the steering wheel and navigated the ship through the narrow channel
- The company's steering committee is responsible for making strategic decisions
- The new employee is still learning the steering procedures for the forklift
Antonyms
loss of control
misdirection
mismanagement
chaos
anarchy
disorder
confusion
disorientation
aimlessness
drift
wandering
meandering
straying
veering
careening
stumbling
faltering
foundering
failure
ineptness
incompetence
inefficiency