Direct - Definition and Overview

Direct is associated with a number of meanings:

• A direct route or service is the one that goes between the start and end points without diverting to a third location en route.
• Direct access is a method of accessing data in a database.
• Direct connect refers to various methods of telecommunications and computer networking.
• Direct current is an continuous flow of electricity.
• In abstract algebra, the direct sum is a construction which combines several vector spaces.
• In computers, Direct memory access permits access to system memory by certain hardware subsystems.
• Direct was a 1988 album by the Greek synthesizer artist Vangelis.
• A Director will direct a play or film
• Mars Direct is a proposal for a relatively low-cost manned mission to Mars.