noun (Plural: data or datums)

1. (italbrac-open)plural: data(italbrac-close) a single piece of information
2. (philosophy) (italbrac-open)plural: data(italbrac-close) a fact known from direct observation
3. (philosophy) (italbrac-open)plural: data(italbrac-close) a premise from which conclusions are drawn
4. (cartography) (italbrac-open)plural: datums(italbrac-close) a fixed reference point

noun

1. the act of departing or something that has departed
2. a deviation from a plan or procedure
3. a death

noun

1. (context, geography) an area that is lower in topography than its surroundings
2. (context, psychology) in psychotherapy and psychiatry, a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future
3. (context, psychology) in psychotherapy and psychiatry, a period of unhappiness or low morale which lasts longer than several weeks and may include ideation of self-inflicted injury or suicide
4. (context, meteorology) an area of lowered air pressure that generally brings moist weather, sometimes promoting hurricanes and tornadoes
5. (context, economics) a period of major economic contraction

The Great Depression (US history)

1. (context, biology, physiology) a lowering, in particular a reduction in a particular biological variable or the function of an organ, in contrast to elevation

verb

1. To manage, control, steer.
2. To aim at.

They directed their fire towards the men on the wall.

He directed his question to the room in general.

adjective

1. Straight, constant, without interruption.