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Direct

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.

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