direction

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The way something or someone is moving or pointing.

   The wind was blowing in a northerly direction.

2. 2
   noun

   Instructions on how to do something or how to get somewhere.

   She gave me clear directions to the station.

3. 3
   noun

   A general course along which something develops.

   The company is moving in a new direction this year.

4. 4
   noun

   The job of guiding the making of a film or play.

   The acting was good, but the direction was weak.

From Middle English direccioun, from Old French direccion, from Latin dīrēctiō. Equivalent to direct + -ion.

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