Directive
[dɪ'rektɪv;daɪ-] or [daɪ'rɛktɪv]
Definition
(noun.) a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity; 'the boss loves to send us directives'.
Checker: Virgil--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Having power to direct; tending to direct, guide, or govern; showing the way.
(a.) Able to be directed; manageable.
Inputed by Frances
Examples
- What directive forces are these stirring millions likely to encounter? H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- The Environment as Directive. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- To ignore the directive influence of this present environment upon the young is simply to abdicate the educational function. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
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