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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 * Direct limit of (pre), sheaves *
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 * Direct connect (disambiguation), various methods of telecommunications and computer networking *
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

* ''Direct'' (Tower of Power album) * ''Direct'' (Vangelis album) * ''Direct'' (EP), by The 77s


Other uses

* Nintendo Direct, an online presentation frequently held by Nintendo * Mars Direct, a proposal for a crewed mission to Mars * DIRECT, a proposed space shuttle-derived launch vehicle * DirectX, a proprietary dynamic media platform *
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 * Direct examination, the in-trial questioning of a witness by the party who has called him or her to testify


See also

* * * Direction (disambiguation) * Director (disambiguation) *
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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