Directions: meaning, definitions and examples

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directions

[ dɪˈrɛkʃənz ]

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following instructions

Instructions on how to get to a particular place or how to do a particular task.

Synonyms

guidance, guidelines, instructions

Examples of usage

Can you give me directions to the nearest gas station?
She followed the directions carefully and successfully assembled the furniture.

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control or supervision

Control or supervision of someone or something.

Synonyms

control, management, supervision

Examples of usage

The manager provided clear directions to the team on how to proceed.
The teacher gave directions to the students for the science experiment.

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trend or tendency

A trend or tendency indicating how something is developing or changing.

Synonyms

course, tendency, trend

Examples of usage

There is a clear direction towards more sustainable practices in the industry.
The political direction of the country has shifted in recent years.

Translations

Translations of the word "directions" in other languages:

🇵🇹 direções

🇮🇳 निर्देश

🇩🇪 Richtungen

🇮🇩 arah

🇺🇦 напрямки

🇵🇱 kierunki

🇯🇵 方向

🇫🇷 directions

🇪🇸 direcciones

🇹🇷 yönler

🇰🇷 방향

🇸🇦 اتجاهات

🇨🇿 směry

🇸🇰 smer

🇨🇳 方向

🇸🇮 smeri

🇮🇸 áttir

🇰🇿 бағыттар

🇬🇪 მიმართულებები

🇦🇿 istiqamətlər

🇲🇽 direcciones

Word origin

The word 'directions' originated from the Old French word 'direcion', which came from the Latin word 'directionem' meaning 'arrangement, direction'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to guidance, control, or trends.