When describing a rotation, the applicable directions typically include:
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Clockwise (CW): This refers to a rotation in the same direction as the hands of a clock.
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Counterclockwise (CCW) or Anticlockwise: This refers to a rotation in the opposite direction of the hands of a clock.
When providing additional context for a rotation, it is also common to specify the angle of rotation (e.g., 90 degrees clockwise or 180 degrees counterclockwise) and the axis (if in three-dimensional space) around which the rotation occurs.