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noun
An indirect action or process.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A lack of direction; deviousness or aimlessness.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Use of a variable or object through its address.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences
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noun
deceitful action that is not straightforward
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: deception, deceit, dissembling, dissimulation
noun
indirect procedure or action
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: procedure, process
History
From indirect + -ion, modeled on direction.
