noun (n)

• a line leading to a place or point(noun.location)

  Example:
  He looked the other direction.
  

  Synonym:
  way
  

  source: wordnet30
• the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves(noun.linkdef)

  Example:
  He checked the direction and velocity of the wind.
  

  source: wordnet30
• a general course along which something has a tendency to develop(noun.cognition)

  Example:
  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.
  

  source: wordnet30
• something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action(noun.communication)

  Synonym:
  counsel, counseling, counselling, guidance
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of managing something(noun.act)

  Example:
  Is the direction of the economy a function of government?.
  

  Synonym:
  management
  

  source: wordnet30
• a message describing how something is to be done(noun.communication)

  Example:
  He gave directions faster than she could follow them.
  

  Synonym:
  instruction
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of setting and holding a course(noun.act)

  Example:
  A new council was installed under the direction of the king.
  

  Synonym:
  guidance, steering
  

  source: wordnet30
• a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something(noun.communication)

  Synonym:
  charge, commission
  

  source: wordnet30
• the concentration of attention or energy on something(noun.cognition)

  Example:
  He had no direction in his life.
  

  Synonym:
  centering, focal point, focus, focusing, focussing
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of directing, of aiming, regulating, guiding, or ordering; guidance; management; superintendence; administration; as, the direction o&?; public affairs or of a bank.(noun)

  source: webster1913