1
[ adjective ] relating to or indicating directions in space

Examples

"a directional microphone"

Used in print

(The Christian Science Monitor,...)

London explains that the very distinct directional effect in the Phase 4 series is due in large part to their novel methods of microphoning and recording the music on a number of separate tape channels .

Related terms

omnidirectional direction

2
[ adjective ] relating to direction toward a (nonspatial) goal

Examples

"he tried to explain the directional trends of modern science"

Related terms

management

3
[ adjective ] showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

Examples

"felt his mother's directing arm around him" "the directional role of science on industrial progress"

Related terms

leading

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