How to pronounce “direction”

Meaning

• [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).
• A general trend for future action.
• Guidance, instruction.
• The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc.
• (dated) The body of persons who guide or manage a matter; the directorate.
• (archaic) A person's address.

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