DIRECTING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does directing mean? 

• DIRECTING (adjective)
  The adjective DIRECTING has 1 sense:

1. showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

  Familiarity information: DIRECTING used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DIRECTING (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

Synonyms:

directing; directional; directive; guiding

Context example:

the directional role of science on industrial progress

Similar:

leading (going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way)

 Context examples 

These, under the name of precedents, they produce as authorities to justify the most iniquitous opinions; and the judges never fail of directing accordingly.

(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)

I am much indebted to you for directing my attention to this case, Mr. Soames.

(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

With Hans's arm around her, supporting her weight and directing her helpless steps, she went off across the snow.

(Love of Life and Other Stories, by Jack London)

But there seems an indelicacy in directing his attentions towards her so soon after this event.

(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)

The study authors conclude that Tfh13 cells are responsible for directing antibody-producing B cells to create high-affinity IgE and that Tfh13 cells may be required for allergic disease, including anaphylaxis.

(Scientists discover immune cell subtype in mice that drives allergic reactions, National Institutes of Health)

Like spray painting, the device is used by directing its nozzle at the desired surface during operation, causing a fibre mat to be deposited onto that surface.

(Scientists Develop Spray Gun to Paint Bandages onto Wounds, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

Functions in posttranslational processing and sorting of proteins, receiving them from the rough endoplasmic reticulum and directing them to secretory vesicles, lysosomes, or the cell membrane.

(Golgi Apparatus, NCI Thesaurus)

Clinical specialists in gerontological nursing are experts in providing, directing, and influencing the care of older adults and their families and significant others in a variety of settings.

(Gerontological Nurse Specialist, NCI Thesaurus)

A person who is responsible for directing personnel involved with the coordination and completion of forms that contain a list of information regarding procedure or content validation.

(Checklist Supervisor, NCI Thesaurus)

ARE elements are involved in directing RNA to rapid degradation and deadenylation.

(AU RNA Binding Protein, NCI Thesaurus/LocusLink)