noun / adjective
directive
duh-REK-tiv/dəˈrektɪv/
An official instruction or something that gives authoritative guidance.
The officer gives a directive to leave through the marked exit.
Etymology
The guiding root first gave directive the sense “pointing out the proper direction.” Used as a noun, it came to name an instruction that sets the course of someone’s actions.
In context
… your board directive to make sure services are spread throughout the county is being honored …
More examples
- Several directives governed the work.
- Her tone was directive.
- The team followed the directive.
Forms
directive · directives
Similar words
- instruction
- A direction that need not be official.
- order
- A command requiring compliance.