#1 direction n. [way] a line leading to a place or point; "he looked the other direction"; "didn't know the way home". wn
#2 direction n. the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves; "he checked the direction and velocity of the wind". wn
#3 direction n. 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". wn
#4 direction n. [guidance, counsel, counseling, counselling] something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action. wn
#5 direction n. [management] the act of managing something; "he was given overall management of the program"; "is the direction of the economy a function of government?". wn
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