DIRECTIVES Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

directives

noun

plural of directive

as in instructions

a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned the company president regularly issues directives intended for all staff members

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as in decrees

an order publicly issued by an authority a directive issued by the archbishop that is to be read during Sunday services at every parish

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as in memoranda

a written communication giving information or directions a growing stack of unread directives from the company's senior vice president

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Recent Examples of directives On September 26, the European Commission released a series of infringement decisions relating to five directives, including the CSRD. —

Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 By focusing on skill development and empowerment, using systemic coaching frameworks such as the PEARLS model, the coach ensures that the team is not just following directives but is actively engaged in shaping the change process. —

Thomas Lim, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 In a statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Israelis to follow military directives. —

Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024