indirection — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An indirect action or process.

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   • Countable
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2. A lack of direction; deviousness or aimlessness.

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   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   In your case, I fear, confession is exploitation by indirection, profit-making by ruse, self-aggrandizement at the expense of God.

3. Use of a variable or object through its address.

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Noun

1. indirect procedure or action

   Broader terms

   procedureprocess

   Examples

   he tried to find out by indirection

2. deceitful action that is not straightforward

   Broader terms

   deceptiondeceitdissemblingdissimulation

   Examples

   he could see through the indirections of diplomats