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Object-oriented ontology — (OOO) is a metaphysical movement that rejects the privileging of human existence over the existence of nonhuman objects.[1] Specifically, object oriented ontology opposes the anthropocentrism of Immanuel Kant s Copernican Revolution, whereby… … Wikipedia
direct — [də rekt′; ] also [ dīrekt′] adj. [ME < L directus, pp. of dirigere, to lay straight, direct < di , apart, from + regere, to keep straight, rule: see REGAL] 1. by the shortest way, without turning or stopping; not roundabout; not… … English World dictionary
direct — vb 1 Direct, address, devote, apply are comparable when used reflexively with the meaning to turn or bend one s attention, energies, or abilities to something or when meaning to turn, bend, or point (as one s attention, thoughts, or efforts) to a … New Dictionary of Synonyms
direct — directable, adj. directness, n. /di rekt , duy /, v.t. 1. to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time. 2. to regulate the course of; control: History is directed by a… … Universalium
direct — di•rect [[t]dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ [/t]] v. t. 1) to manage or guide by advice, instruction, etc 2) to regulate the course of; control 3) to administer; manage; supervise: She directs the affairs of the estate[/ex] 4) to give authoritative instructions to; … From formal English to slang
DIRECT — For other uses, see Direct (disambiguation). For the rockets proposed as part of the DIRECT architecture, see Jupiter (rocket family). DIRECT is a proposed alternative heavy lift launch vehicle architecture supporting NASA s Vision for Space… … Wikipedia
Object-relational impedance mismatch — The object relational impedance mismatch is a set of conceptual and technical difficulties that are often encountered when a relational database management system (RDBMS) is being used by a program written in an object oriented programming… … Wikipedia
direct — di|rect1 [ dı rekt, daı rekt ] adjective *** ▸ 1 not involving others ▸ 2 going straight to place ▸ 3 clear and honest ▸ 4 exact ▸ 5 with full force ▸ 6 related through parents 1. ) usually before noun involving only the two people or things… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
One Thousand and One Nights — Arabian Nights redirects here. For other uses, see Arabian Nights (disambiguation). For other uses, see One Thousand and One Nights (disambiguation). Arab World … Wikipedia
direct parallax — binocular parallax occurring in esophoria; when one eye is covered, the object viewed seems to move toward the open eye and away from the covered eye … Medical dictionary
