desired direction

collocation in English

meaningsofdesiredanddirection

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desired
adjective
uk
/dɪˈzaɪəd/
us
/dɪˈzaɪrd/
that ...
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direction
noun
uk
/daɪˈrek.ʃən/
us
/dɪˈrek.ʃən/
the position towards which someone or something moves ...
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(Definition ofdesiredanddirectionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdesired direction

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The modification is in thedesireddirectionbecause the linear current turned out to be too wide to fit the observationsof the undercurrent.
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The results of this stage clearly demonstrate that the purposeful variations are effective in pushing the melodies in thedesireddirection.
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The objective is to optimize the applicable task-space force in adesireddirection.
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Officials often find ways to adjust numbers in adesireddirection.
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If all robots now apply their maximum possible normal forces on the object, the latter may not always move toward thedesireddirection.
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Namely, it is possible, that the redundant manipulator can not avoid an obstacle, because it is in a configuration where avoiding motion indesireddirectionis not possible.
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Post arrest, robots alter their positions optimally around the object to transport it along adesireddirection.
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Another difference is that fingers cannot freely switch their functions and reorient like mobile robots for pushing an object in adesireddirection, again due to the kinematic constraints.
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When the robot tip holds an object at a specified point, it is aimed to maximize the force that the robot can apply in adesireddirection.
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Robots again rearrange themselves around the object in an optimized configuration so that they can apply force along thedesireddirection.
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By means several examples, the authors demonstrate how the government offered positive economic incentives such as guarantees for profits, prices and demand to guide investments in thedesireddirection.
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More attention should be given to aspects of technology dynamics by acknowledging the sociodynamic processes and in that way influence the technology's development and implementation in adesireddirection.
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It will be seen from the published report of the conferences already held, that considerable progress has been made in thedesireddirection.
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That, the industry are glad to welcome as a step in thedesireddirection.
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I am aware that there are a number of moves in thedesireddirectionwhich can be said to be in the pipeline.
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Producers need to be able to plan having some guidelines about thedesireddirectionof their industry over a period of years rather than months.
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I have indicated the defects in the new clause which hinder making progress in thedesireddirection.
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Two proposals have been made which, if found practicable, may go some way in thedesireddirection.
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