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direction

n. a general course along which something has a tendency to develop; "I couldn't follow the direction of his thoughts"; "his ideals determined the direction of his career"; "they proposed a new direction for the firm"

direction

n. the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves; "he checked the direction and velocity of the wind"

instruction

n. a message describing how something is to be done; "he gave directions faster than she could follow them"

way

n. a line leading to a place or point; "he looked the other direction"; "didn't know the way home"

steering, guidance

n. the act of setting and holding a course; "a new council was installed under the direction of the king"

management, managing

n. the act of managing something; "he was given overall management of the program"; "is the direction of the economy a function of government?"

charge, commission

n. a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something; "the judge's charge to the jury"

guidance, counsel, counseling, counselling

n. a message describing how something is to be done; "he gave directions faster than she could follow them"

advice

n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action

recommendation

n. something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

regulation, ordinance

n. an authoritative rule

directive

n. a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity; "the boss loves to send us directives"

principle, precept

n. rule of personal conduct

guideline, rule of thumb, guidelines

n. a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action; "the president said he had a road map for normalizing relations with Vietnam"

stricture

n. severe criticism

account, explanation

n. a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account"

manual, instructions, book of instructions, operating instructions

n. a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

trail

n. a track or mark left by something that has passed; "there as a trail of blood"; "a tear left its trail on her cheek"

pathway, footpath

n. a trodden path

avenue, boulevard

n. a wide street or thoroughfare

tack

n. the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails

leadership, leading

n. the activity of leading; "his leadership inspired the team"

comprehension

n. an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result); "how you can do that is beyond my comprehension"; "he was famous for his comprehension of American literature"

apprehension, discernment, understanding, savvy

n. the cognitive condition of someone who understands; "he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect"

instruction, teaching, pedagogy

n. the profession of a teacher; "he prepared for teaching while still in college"; "pedagogy is recognized as an important profession"

coaching, coaching job

n. the job of a professional coach

charge, billing

n. request for payment of a debt; "they submitted their charges at the end of each month"

charge

n. a impetuous rush toward someone or something; "the wrestler's charge carried him past his adversary"; "the battle began with a cavalry charge"

complaint

n. an expression of grievance or resentment

charge, billing

n. request for payment of a debt; "they submitted their charges at the end of each month"

protest

n. (objection)

denunciation, denouncement

n. a public act of denouncing

accusation, accusal, indictment

n. a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

castigation, chastisement

n. verbal punishment

criticism, unfavorable judgment

n. disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent"

order, word

n. a verbal command for action; "when I give the word, charge!"

gossip, scuttlebutt

n. a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people; "the divorce caused much gossip"

rumor, rumour, hearsay

n. gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

good word, testimonial, recommendation

n. something that recommends (or expresses commendation) of a person or thing as worthy or desirable

suggestion, proposition, proffer

n. a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"

refinement, shade, subtlety, nicety, nuance

n. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude; "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning"

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