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direction n. [
way] a line leading to a place or point; "he looked the other direction"; "didn't know the way home"
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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"
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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"
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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?"
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