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directorial
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di·rec·to·ri·al

adjective \də-ˌrek-ˈtȯr-ē-əl, (ˌ)dī-\

Definition of DIRECTORIAL

1
: serving to direct
2
: of or relating to a director or to theatrical or motion-picture direction
3
: of, relating to, or administered by a directory
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Examples of DIRECTORIAL

  1. <an applicant with a number of directorial positions on his résumé>

First Known Use of DIRECTORIAL

1770

Related to DIRECTORIAL

Synonyms
administrative, executive, managerial, supervisory
Antonyms
nonmanagerial, nonsupervisory

Rhymes with DIRECTORIAL

conductorial, curatorial, dictatorial, editorial, equatorial, immemorial, incorporeal, janitorial, monitorial, monsignorial, natatorial, piscatorial, preceptorial, professorial, purgatorial, reportorial, senatorial, territorial

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