Direction

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/ noun

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).

Meaning

  1. (noun) 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. (noun) A general trend for future action.
  3. (noun) Guidance, instruction. “The trombonist looked to the bandleader for direction.”
  4. (noun) 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.”
  5. (noun) The body of persons who guide or manage a matter; the directorate.
  6. (noun) A person's address.

Letter breakdown

  • Direction contains 9 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 8 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 12.

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What does Direction mean?

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).

How many letters are in Direction?

Direction has 9 letters.

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