Direct may refer to:
Mathematics
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Directed set
In mathematics, a directed set (or a directed preorder or a filtered set) is a nonempty set A together with a reflexive and transitive binary relation \,\leq\, (that is, a preorder), with the additional property that every pair of elements ha ...
, in order theory
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Direct limit of (pre), sheaves
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Direct sum of modules
In abstract algebra, the direct sum is a construction which combines several modules into a new, larger module. The direct sum of modules is the smallest module which contains the given modules as submodules with no "unnecessary" constraints, ma ...
, a construction in abstract algebra which combines several vector spaces
Computing
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Direct access (disambiguation) Direct access may refer to:
*DirectAccess DirectAccess, also known as Unified Remote Access, is a VPN technology that provides intranet connectivity to client computers when they are connected to the Internet. Unlike many traditional VPN connection ...
, a method of accessing data in a database
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Direct connect (disambiguation), various methods of telecommunications and computer networking
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Direct memory access
Direct memory access (DMA) is a feature of computer systems and allows certain hardware subsystems to access main system memory independently of the central processing unit (CPU).
Without DMA, when the CPU is using programmed input/output, it is ...
, access to memory by hardware subsystems independently of the CPU
Entertainment
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''Direct'' (Tower of Power album)
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''Direct'' (Vangelis album)
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''Direct'' (EP), by The 77s
Other uses
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Nintendo Direct, an online presentation frequently held by Nintendo
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Mars Direct, a proposal for a crewed mission to Mars
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DIRECT, a proposed space shuttle-derived launch vehicle
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DirectX, a proprietary dynamic media platform
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Direct current
Direct current (DC) is one-directional flow of electric charge. An electrochemical cell is a prime example of DC power. Direct current may flow through a conductor such as a wire, but can also flow through semiconductors, insulators, or eve ...
, a direct flow of electricity
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Direct examination, the in-trial questioning of a witness by the party who has called him or her to testify
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Direction (disambiguation)
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Director (disambiguation)
Director may refer to:
Literature
* ''Director'' (magazine), a British magazine
* ''The Director'' (novel), a 1971 novel by Henry Denker
* ''The Director'' (play), a 2000 play by Nancy Hasty
Music
* Director (band), an Irish rock band
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Indirect (disambiguation)
Indirect, the opposite of wikt:Special:Search/direct, direct, may refer to:
*Indirect approach, a battle strategy
*Indirect DNA damage, caused by UV-photons
*Indirect agonist or indirect-acting agonist, a substance that enhances the release or acti ...
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