indirection
nounUK /ˌɪndɪˈrɛkʃən/
US /ˌɪndəˈrɛkʃən/
A way of doing something that is not straight or direct.
He told the truth by indirection, hinting at it instead of saying it plainly.
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2. The use of a pointer or reference to reach data in computing.
The program used indirection to access the value stored at the memory address.
3. Lack of honesty or straightforwardness in speech or action.
The report was criticized for its indirection and vague answers.
4. A method of achieving a goal through intermediate steps rather than directly.
She reached the manager by indirection, asking a colleague to pass along her request.