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self-direction

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/ˌsɛlf dɪˈrɛkʃən/ · self-di-rec-tion

The ability to guide oneself and make independent decisions.

psychology education self-help

Meanings

nounformal

The ability to guide oneself and make independent decisions.

اپنی راہنمائی کرنے کی صلاحیت اور خود مختار فیصلے کرنے کی استعداد۔

خود ہدایت

khud hidaayat

Synonyms

autonomy self-governance self-managementخودمختاریخود حکمرانیخود انتظام

Antonyms

dependence subordination passivityانحصارتابعیتپسیو

Common Collocations

self-direction in learning
self-direction in career
enhancing self-direction

Example Sentences

Self-direction is essential for personal growth.

خود ہدایت ذاتی ترقی کے لیے ضروری ہے。

Khud hidaayat zaati taraqqi ke liye zaroori hai.

Many educational programs focus on fostering self-direction among students.

بہت سے تعلیمی پروگرام طلباء میں خود ہدایت کو فروغ دینے پر مرکوز ہیں۔

Bohat se taleemi program talba mein khud hidaayat ko farogh dene par markoz hain.

Self-direction can lead to greater job satisfaction.

خود ہدایت کام کی بطور اطمینان کو بڑھا سکتی ہے۔

Khud hidaayat kaam ki bator itminan ko barha sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

self-determination:Self-direction involves guiding oneself cognitively, while self-determination emphasizes the right to make decisions and control one's own life.

Word Family

self-direct

verbخود ہدایت کرنا

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a compass pointing you in the direction of your personal goals.

Imagine a person confidently navigating a path with a map.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self + direction" — the ability to guide oneself towards a goal

First known use: 1970s

The term emerged in the late 20th century as discussions around personal autonomy and self-management grew.