direction
//dɪˈɹɛk.ʃən//
Forms
- Plural
- directions
Definitions
1.A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).
- Keep going in the same direction.
2.A general trend for future action.
- It is difficult to peg the direction of interest deregulation.
3.Guidance, instruction.
- The trombonist looked to the bandleader for direction.
4.The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc.
- The screenplay was good, but the direction was weak.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #1073
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Uncommon
Related words
Etymology
From Middle English direccioun, from Old French direccion, from Latin dīrēctiō.
Equivalent to direct + -ion.