direction
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).
Noun 4 meanings
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.”
A general trend for future action.
Guidance, instruction.
“The trombonist looked to the bandleader for direction.”
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.”
Etymology
From Middle English direccioun, from Old French direccion, from Latin dīrēctiō. Equivalent to direct + -ion.
DIRECTION at a glance
DIRECTION has 9 letters and scores 12 points in Scrabble (D 2 + I 1 + R 1 + E 1 + C 3 + T 1 + I 1 + O 1 + N 1) and 14 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #1,209 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with direction
All rhymesKeep going
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