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Definition of directional - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
navigationTECH. indicating or relating to a spatial directionTECH.
- The directional sign pointed towards the exit.
2.
trendTECH. indicating the direction of a trendTECH.
- The designer's work is highly directional in fashion.
3.
guidanceRare relating to guidance or leadershipRare
- The directional approach helped the team achieve its goals.
Expressions with directional
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person holding a sign to attract customers
The human directional stood outside the store with a bright sign.
light that mainly shines in one chosen direction instead of all around
The photographer adjusted the directional light to highlight the model's face.
microphone capturing sound from one direction
The reporter used a directional mike for the interview.
antenna that sends or receives signals in a specific direction
The directional antenna was adjusted to improve reception from the north.
microphone capturing sound from a specific direction
The directional microphone reduced the background noise significantly.
ability to maintain course under external forces
The car's directional stability was tested in strong winds.
method to drill sideways to reach oil
Directional drilling helps access oil reserves under the city.
set of buttons for moving or choosing in games or menus
Press the directional pad to move the character.
Origin of directional
Latin, directus (straight)
Terms with directional included in their meaning
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directional
toward the direction where the sun sets
directional aspect
the side that is on the right when facing forward
directional
directed or facing towards the front
directional movement
towards the direction opposite to the south
directional
in a direction between north and west
directional movement
to, toward, or from the side
directional signal
signal to move in a particular direction
directional movement
toward the southern direction
directional movement
toward a higher place or position
directional
in or toward the front
directional
directed towards the outside or away from a center
directional control
related to the control of direction
directional movement
toward the southern part of a country or region
directional wind
wind blowing from the east
directional
in a direction to advance or progress
directional movement
toward the left side
directional
located in the direction from which the wind is blowing
directional
directed towards the back
directional movement
in the upper-right direction on a map
directional
facing or moving toward the north
directional
towards or in the northern part of a country or region
directional increase
upward movement or trend
directional movement
in a direction away from the center or point of reference
directional movement
toward the direction that is between south and east
Examples of directional in a sentence
The map includes directional cues for travelers. The report provides directional insights for investors. His analysis was directional, predicting market trends. Her directional skills were crucial in the project. The directional leadership style improved company morale.
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- French:directionnel, ...
- German:Richtungs-, richtungsweisend, ...
- Italian:direzionale, direttivo, ...
- Spanish:direccional, tendencioso, ...
- Portuguese:direcional, orientador, ...
- Chinese:方向性的, 趋势性的, ...
- Japanese:方向の, 方向性がある, ...
- Arabic:اِتِّجَاهِيّ, مُوَجَّه, ...
- Hebrew:כִּיוּוּנִי, כִּיוּוּנִי, ...
- Russian:направляющий, направленный, ...
- Ukrainian:напрямний, трендовий, ...
- Hindi:दिशात्मक, प्रवृत्तिमूलक, ...
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