directive

//dɪˈrɛktɪv//
B2Frequency Level 10Formal
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Noun

directiveSingular
directivesPlural
1

An official or authoritative instruction or order issued by a person or organization in authority.

The government issued a directive to all schools regarding safety measures.

2

A guiding principle or policy that determines a course of action.

The company's environmental directive guides all business decisions.

Adjective

directiveCanonical form
1

Serving to direct, guide, or instruct; having the function of directing.

The manager gave directive feedback to help the team improve.

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