Meaning of the word "stage direction" in English

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stage direction

US /ˈsteɪdʒ dɪˌrek.ʃən/
UK /ˈsteɪdʒ dɪˌrek.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

an instruction in the text of a play indicating the movement, position, or tone of an actor, or the sound effects and lighting

Example:
The script included a stage direction for the actor to exit left.
The lighting stage direction specified a dim, moody atmosphere.
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