n. Relative position considered without regard to linear distance.n. n. The act of governing; administration; management; guidance; superintendence: as, the direction of public affairs, of domestic concerns, of a bank, of conscience; to study under the direction of a tutor.n. The act of directing, aiming, pointing, or applying: as, the direction of good works to a good end.n. The end or object toward which something is directed.n. An order; a prescription, either verbal or written; instruction in what manner to proceed.n. In equity pleading, that part of the bill containing the address to the court.n. In music, the act or office of a conductor or director.n. A superscription, as on a letter or package, directing to whom and where it is to be sent; an address.n. A body or board of directors; a directorate.n. In astrology, the difference of right or oblique ascension between the significator and promotor.n. In mech.: The line in which a body moves or tends to proceed, according to the force impressed upon it. Thus, if a body falls freely by gravity, its line of direction is a line perpendicular to the horizon, or one which, if produced, would pass through the earth's center.n. A line drawn from the center of gravity of any body perpendicular to the horizon.n. Synonyms Oversight, government, control.