Direction: meaning, definitions and examples

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direction

 

[ dɪˈrɛkʃən ]

Context #1 | Noun

in geography

the position towards which someone or something moves or faces.

Synonyms

bearing, heading, orientation

Examples of usage

  • She looked in the direction of the river.
  • We need to change direction to reach our destination.
Context #2 | Noun

in instructions

the instructions given to direct the movement or behavior of someone or something.

Synonyms

commands, guidance, instructions

Examples of usage

  • Please follow the directions on the map.
  • The teacher provided clear directions for the experiment.
Context #3 | Noun

in a general sense

a course along which someone or something moves.

Synonyms

course, path, trajectory

Examples of usage

  • The company is heading in a new direction.
  • He decided to take his life in a different direction.

Translations

Translations of the word "direction" in other languages:

🇵🇹 direção

🇮🇳 दिशा

🇩🇪 Richtung

🇮🇩 arah

🇺🇦 напрямок

🇵🇱 kierunek

🇯🇵 方向 (ほうこう)

🇫🇷 direction

🇪🇸 dirección

🇹🇷 yön

🇰🇷 방향

🇸🇦 اتجاه

🇨🇿 směr

🇸🇰 smer

🇨🇳 方向 (fāngxiàng)

🇸🇮 smer

🇮🇸 átt

🇰🇿 бағыт

🇬🇪 მიმართულება

🇦🇿 istiqamət

🇲🇽 dirección

Word origin

The word 'direction' originated from the Latin word 'directio', meaning 'arranging in line'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century and has been used to indicate the way in which something is pointing or moving. Over time, 'direction' has evolved to encompass guidance, instructions, and the course of movement. Today, it is a common term used in various contexts to signify orientation, instruction, or path.

See also: bidirectional, direct, directability, directing, directions, directive, directiveness, directives, directly, directness, director, directorial, directors, directory, indirect, misdirect, misdirection, undirected.