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directive

 

[ dɪˈrɛktɪv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in management

A directive is an official or authoritative instruction.

Synonyms

command, instruction, order

Examples of usage

  • The CEO issued a directive to all employees to work from home.
  • The government issued a directive to ban single-use plastics.
Context #2 | Noun

in politics

A directive is a formal or official order from a higher authority.

Synonyms

decree, edict, order

Examples of usage

  • The president issued a directive to increase security measures.
  • The directive from the prime minister was clear and decisive.
Context #3 | Noun

in technology

A directive is a configuration setting that enables or disables specific features or functions.

Synonyms

instruction, parameter, setting

Examples of usage

  • The software update included a new directive to improve performance.
  • The directive in the code controlled the behavior of the application.

Translations

Translations of the word "directive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diretiva

🇮🇳 निर्देश

🇩🇪 Direktive

🇮🇩 direktif

🇺🇦 директива

🇵🇱 dyrektywa

🇯🇵 指令 (しれい)

🇫🇷 directive

🇪🇸 directiva

🇹🇷 yönerge

🇰🇷 지시 (指示)

🇸🇦 توجيه

🇨🇿 směrnice

🇸🇰 smernica

🇨🇳 指令 (zhǐlìng)

🇸🇮 direktiva

🇮🇸 tilskipun

🇰🇿 нұсқаулық

🇬🇪 დირექტივა

🇦🇿 direktiv

🇲🇽 directiva

Etymology

The word 'directive' originated from the Latin word 'directivus', which means directing or guiding. It first appeared in English in the early 19th century. The term has evolved over time to encompass various fields such as management, politics, and technology, where it signifies an authoritative instruction or order. The concept of directives plays a crucial role in decision-making processes and organizational structures.

See also: bidirectional, direct, directability, directing, direction, directions, directiveness, directives, directly, directness, director, directorial, directors, directory, indirect, misdirect, misdirection, undirected.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,475 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.