direction number

noun

, Mathematics.

1. the component of a vector along a given line; any number proportional to the direction cosines of a given line.

Example Sentences

Singer-songwriter Bevan, from Sudbury, who co-wrote with Ed Sheeran the One Direction number one Little Things, told BBC Politics East many writers are struggling because of the way streaming services pay royalties.

From BBC

Which brings me to direction number three: mountain pose.

From The Guardian

The good news: the “right direction” number inched to a six-month high.

From MSNBC

In 2012, the "right direction" number rose fairly steadily, which forecast good news for the incumbent seeking reelection.

From Los Angeles Times

If right windage is taken the bullet will strike to the right, if left windage is taken it will strike to the left: Range. windage. direction. number of inches change.

From Project Gutenberg