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directive
adjective
noun
Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
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daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv
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adjective
Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
“Felt his mother's directing arm around him”
noun
A pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
“The boss loves to send us directives”
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Felt his mother's directing arm around him
The directional role of science on industrial progress
The boss loves to send us directives
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