directions

noun

Definition of directionsnext
plural of direction
1
as in instructions
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned we were given very specific directions for the first part of the exam

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2
as in managements
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something working under the close direction of the engineering supervisor

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3
as in compasses
a guiding or motivating purpose or principle a life that seemed to lack any direction other than the mindless pursuit of empty pleasures

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4
as in trends
a prevailing or general movement or inclination some older people worry about the overall direction that political discourse has taken lately

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directions
  1. instructions
  2. operations
  3. tendencies
  4. tides
  5. directives
  6. winds
  7. administrations
  8. guidance
Noun
  • First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These types of applications allow workers to follow step-by-step instructions directly in their field of view, eliminating the need for flipping through bulky manuals or relying on supervisors for routine tasks.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of instructions
Noun
  • The company will likely raise investment next year to scale operations and distributions around the country.
    Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of operations
Noun
  • Those baserunning tendencies changed during his final season in Milwaukee.
    Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Carrying The Weight Of Your Relationship A telling sign of savior-like tendencies is the urge to solve every problem, smooth over conflicts and keep everything afloat in your relationship.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of tendencies
Noun
  • Although the tsunami warning has been canceled, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office advises residents to continue avoiding coastal areas due to potential rising tides.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Silence, wildlife, sunrises over the water, the gentle lapping of the tides… and $50,000 flood insurance premiums, because the tides are lapping in people’s living rooms with growing frequency.
    Michelle Weber, Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of tides
Noun
  • Related Stories Those chapters cover public perception, sustainability, directives and regulations, digitization as well as education and research.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
  • As part of the European Green Deal, a series of directives were passed by the EU to force businesses to address climate change and report carbon emissions.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of directives
Noun
  • Reports in British media suggest the area was affected by flooding at the time of the incident, as Storm Darragh battered the United Kingdom with strong winds and rain over the weekend.
    Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Gusty winds between 20-30 mph are also in the forecast, according to NWS Melbourne.
    Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of winds
Noun
  • While respondents acknowledged that administrations could increase or decrease hurdles, most expressed that those would not be significant enough to warrant changes in strategy.
    The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Recent History Of Mexico’s Oil Industry Three previous administrations have tried reforming Pemex, to little avail.
    Aldo Flores-Quiroga, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of administrations
Noun
  • Most peer-to-peer storage rental sites will provide guidance on average rates in your neighborhood.
    Kathy Kristof, Contributor, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
  • This document provides clear guidance on communication expectations and responsibilities.
    Edward Segal, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of guidance
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directionless

directions

directive

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