Direction: meaning, definitions and examples
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direction
[dɪˈrɛkʃən ]
Definitions
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.
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.
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.
Interesting Facts
Etymology
- The word comes from the Latin 'directio,' meaning 'to lay straight' or 'to set straight.'
- It entered the English language in the late 14th century, originally used in contexts relating to guidance.
Navigation
- Early navigators relied on celestial bodies, like stars, to determine direction before modern compasses were invented.
- In geography, cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) help people navigate the world.
Psychology
- Research shows that clear direction can significantly enhance motivation and performance in tasks.
- People often find it easier to set goals when they have a clear direction, leading to better outcomes.
Pop Culture
- In movies, a strong 'direction' can make or break the success of a film by influencing how the story unfolds.
- Songs like 'Direction of the Wind' reflect feelings of searching for purpose or guidance in life.
Technology
- GPS technology has revolutionized how we find direction, allowing real-time tracking and user-friendly navigation.
- Mobile applications now include features that not only give direction but also suggest routes, traffic updates, and places of interest.
Translations
Translations of the word "direction" in other languages:
🇵🇹 direção
- rumo
- orientação
🇮🇳 दिशा
- मार्गदर्शन
- रुख
🇩🇪 Richtung
- Anleitung
- Orientierung
🇮🇩 arah
- petunjuk
- panduan
🇺🇦 напрямок
- керівництво
- орієнтація
🇵🇱 kierunek
- wskazówki
- orientacja
🇯🇵 方向 (ほうこう)
- 指示 (しじ)
- 方針 (ほうしん)
🇫🇷 direction
- orientation
- guidage
🇪🇸 dirección
- orientación
- guía
🇹🇷 yön
- talimat
- rehberlik
🇰🇷 방향
- 지시
- 안내
🇸🇦 اتجاه
- توجيه
- إرشاد
🇨🇿 směr
- instrukce
- orientace
🇸🇰 smer
- pokyny
- orientácia
🇨🇳 方向 (fāngxiàng)
- 指导 (zhǐdǎo)
- 导向 (dǎoxiàng)
🇸🇮 smer
- navodila
- usmeritev
🇮🇸 átt
- leiðbeiningar
- stefna
🇰🇿 бағыт
- нұсқау
- бағдар
🇬🇪 მიმართულება
- მითითება
- ორიენტაცია
🇦🇿 istiqamət
- təlimat
- yön
🇲🇽 dirección
- orientación
- guía