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standard direction

[/ˈstændərd dɪˈrekʃən/]
nounpl: standard directions
direção padrão
1. The conventional or established way to proceed or move in a particular context, following established norms or protocols
In traffic, the standard direction is to drive on the right side of the road in most countries.
No trânsito, a direção padrão é dirigir no lado direito da estrada na maioria dos países.
2. In technical or scientific contexts, the predetermined orientation or course of action
The standard direction of the compass is North.
A direção padrão da bússola é o Norte.
3. The usual or customary guidance provided for completing a task or procedure
Follow the standard direction provided in the manual for installation.
Siga a direção padrão fornecida no manual para a instalação.
Synonyms
standard procedureconventional directionnormal courseestablished path
Antonyms
non-standard directionirregular directionunconventional course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
direção padrão
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
direção padrão
standard usage in business and technical contexts
Portugal
direção padrão
used in formal and technical documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the beaten path
go by the book
stick to protocol
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