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Definitions for direct support
di·rect sup·port

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. direct supportnoun

    a mission requiring one force to support another specific force and authorizing it to answer directly the supported force's request for assistance

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  1. direct support

    Direct support refers to the services, aid, or assistance given immediately and explicitly to those who need help. This may include supporting individuals with disabilities, health concerns, or any other vulnerabilities to carry out their daily responsibilities or overcome particular challenges. It involves a hands-on approach, often entailing personal care, supervision, mentorship, professional guidance or any other form of essential assistance provided directly to the individual. The support can be offered in various settings, including homes, workplaces, schools, or community environments.

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  1. direct support

    A mission requiring a force to support another specific force and authorizing it to answer directly to the supported force

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of direct support in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of direct support in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of direct support in a Sentence

  1. Khalil Andarabi:

    This is the decision that we needed to hear ... We could lose battles against the Taliban without direct support from American forces.

  2. Christa Chadwick:

    Shelters can be a valuable resource for pet owners who are struggling, they can often provide direct support, recommendations for trainers or behavioralists, and access to reduced cost medical care and pet food.

  3. Randy Shelerud:

    The main advantage is that there is direct support on the mid-cervical spine with these pillows, which allows less pressure on the cervical facets in the mid spine. The airline seats force one’s head into a bit of flexion not allowing the cervical spinal musculature [ basically all muscles running along the spine ] the ability to completely relax.

  4. Luis Felipe de Oliveira:

    The impact of the COVID-19 on global passenger traffic pandemic brought aviation to a virtual standstill in 2020, and we continue to face an existential threat, the data published today reveals the challenge airports continue to face and it remains imperative that the industry is supported through direct support and sensible policy decisions from governments to ensure that aviation can endure, rebuild connectivity, and fuel a global economic recovery.

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