1
[ adjective ] showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

Examples

"felt his mother's directing arm around him" "the directional role of science on industrial progress"

Related terms

leading

2
[ adjective ] exerting control or influence

Examples

"a guiding principle"

Related terms

leading

3
[ noun ] the act of guiding or showing the way

Synonyms

guidance steering

Related terms

management steer

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