Direction
Webster's Dictionary [1]
(1): ( n.) The pointing of a piece with reference to an imaginary vertical axis; - distinguished from elevation. The direction is given when the plane of sight passes through the object.
(2): ( n.) The body of managers of a corporation or enterprise; board of directors.
(3): ( n.) The line or course upon which anything is moving or aimed to move, or in which anything is lying or pointing; aim; line or point of tendency; direct line or course; as, the ship sailed in a southeasterly direction.
(4): ( n.) The name and residence of a person to whom any thing is sent, written upon the thing sent; superscription; address; as, the direction of a letter.
(5): ( n.) That which is imposed by directing; a guiding or authoritative instruction; prescription; order; command; as, he grave directions to the servants.
(6): ( n.) The act of directing, of aiming, regulating, guiding, or ordering; guidance; management; superintendence; administration; as, the direction o/ public affairs or of a bank.
King James Dictionary [2]
Direction, n. L.
1. Aim at a certain point a pointing towards, in a straight line or course as, the direction of good works to a good end. 2. The line in which a body moves by impulse course. Matter or body cannot alter the direction of its own motion. 3. A straight line or course. A star appeared int eh direction of a certain tower. The ship sailed in a south-easterly direction. 4. The act of governing administration management guidance superintendence as the direction of public affairs direction of domestic concerns the direction of a bank. 5. Regularity adjustment.
All chance, direction which thou canst not see.
6. Order prescription either verbal or written instruction in what manner to proceed. The employer gives directions to his workmen the physician, to his patient. 7. The superscription of a letter, including the name, title and place of abode of the person for whom it is intended. 8. A body or board of directors.
