Definition of DIRECTIONAL

Examples of directional in a Sentence

We work with maps to improve the students' directional skills. the directional signal lights on an automobile The radio has a directional antenna.

Recent Examples on the Web There are unidirectional antennas that gather signals from one direction, and there are multi-directional antennas that work best for antennas that are scattered around a metro area. — Jim Rossman, Dallas News, "Cord cutters: Do you know where to aim your antenna?," 9 Jan. 2020 Facebook representatives told county officials the horizontal directional drilling will last about a month, and all that will remain is a manhole cover. — Washington Post, "Facebook riles tiny Oregon town with plan for undersea cable," 9 Jan. 2020 All business in the front with a subversive touch in the back, Delevingne's style offered a more directional take on the subtle updo. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "Cara Delevingne Wins Best Hair—and Most Inspiring Speech—at the TrevorLIVE Gala," 18 June 2019 All VPNs work in part by exploiting the bi-directional nature of network tunnels. — Jim Salter, Ars Technica, "How to set up your own Nebula mesh VPN, step by step," 19 Dec. 2019 The Playhouse provides a helpful and detailed map, available both online and in print at the fest’s information booth, but not all venues are particularly well-marked, and a bit more directional signage would be welcome. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: La Jolla Playhouse’s Without Walls Festival rolls out a lively variety of offbeat work on opening day," 18 Oct. 2019 Signage, decor, invitations, and more are directional or ornamental, keep them simple and void of excess verbiage. — Heather Hall, Harper's BAZAAR, "50 Inspiring Quotes on Love, Life, and Marriage for Your Wedding Day," 30 Oct. 2019 In English, that means the Mobius creates a full and multi-directional audio effect, utilizing precisely placed sound. — Nicole Carpenter, USA TODAY, "The best gaming headsets of 2019 for PC, Xbox One X, PS4, and more," 16 Oct. 2019 There are also four multi-directional spinner wheels that will make gliding your suitcase through a train station or terminal a breeze. — Kelsey Mulvey, Marie Claire, "The Samsonite Luggage Sale Happening on Amazon Right Now Is Insane," 16 Sep. 2019

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“Directional.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directional. Accessed 23 January 2020.