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directive

[dih-rek-tiv, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛk tɪv, daɪ- /


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She had previously urged faculty to address grade inflation, but the school had yet to put forth an official directive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But the directive reminds faculty that A-minuses should be considered “full mastery of the subject,” while A’s are reserved for “extraordinary distinction.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

After awakening, the biome’s newly cultivated gut flora will respond to your neurological directive, allowing you to ultimately control when — and where — your wind breaks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Maxim, 49, said the health ministry directive was only a recommendation.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Haymitch's directive to immediately find water was not arbitrary.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins