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Synonyms & Similar Words
direction
navigation
control
guidance
management
operation
manipulation
command
governance
administration
regulation
supervision
oversight
piloting
helming
conducing
leading
managing
governing
regulating
directing
guiding
maneuvering
handling
orchestrating
coordinating
conducting
navigating
plotting
charting
course correction
trajectory adjustment
Meaning of Steering
The primary meaning of the word "steering" refers to the act of controlling the direction of a vehicle or a course of action.
Definitions
- The act of controlling the direction of a vehicle, especially a ship or a car
- * The direction or course of something, especially a ship or a vehicle
- * The act of guiding or directing someone or something towards a place or a goal
Etymology of Steering
The word "steering" originates from the Old English word "stēor" meaning "helm" or "rudder", and the suffix "-ing" which forms a present participle or a gerund
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the act of controlling the direction of a ship or a vehicle
Example Uses
- The captain was responsible for the steering of the ship through the treacherous waters
- * The new employee was given guidance on the steering of the company's social media campaign
- * The steering committee was formed to oversee the direction of the project
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
chaos
disorder
confusion
misdirection
aimlessness
drifting
wandering
straying
meandering
deviating
diverging
veering
careening
stumbling
faltering
failing
neglecting
ignoring
disregarding
mismanaging
bungling