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 (mathematics), set A together with a Reflexive relation, reflexive and Transitive relation, transitive binary relation \,\leq\, (that is, a preorder), with ...
, in order theory
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Direct limit of (pre), sheaves
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Direct sum of modules, a construction in abstract algebra which combines several vector spaces
Computing
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Direct access (disambiguation), a method of accessing data in a database
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Direct connect (disambiguation) Direct connect may refer to:
* Direct Connect (protocol), a file sharing client and protocol
* A protocol used by the program AOL Instant Messenger
* Sprint Direct Connect, a brand name used by Sprint Corporation for its digital push-to-talk servi ...
, various methods of telecommunications and computer networking
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Direct memory access, 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
Microsoft DirectX is a collection of application programming interfaces (APIs) for handling tasks related to multimedia, especially game programming and video, on Microsoft platforms. Originally, the names of these APIs all began with "Direc ...
, 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
See also
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Direction (disambiguation)
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Director (disambiguation)
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Indirect (disambiguation)
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