directorate

noun

di·​rec·​tor·​ate də-ˈrek-t(ə-)rət 

dī-

1

: the office of director

2

a

: a board of directors (as of a corporation)

b

: membership on a board of directors

3

: an executive staff (as of a department)

Examples of directorate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Since its inception in March 2022, NSF’s first new directorate in over 30 years emphasized a need to invest in workforce training and capacity building at community colleges specific to emerging technology needs. —Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024

The directorate's four main departments: Planetary Science: Spacecraft sent to explore planets and other bodies in the solar system. —George Petras, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025

The directorate's work aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that Palestinians be resettled outside of Gaza, Katz said in February. —David Brennan, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025

The math and physical sciences directorate awarded $138 million since Trump took office, compared with $98 million for the same period during 2024. —Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for directorate

• electorate
• inspectorate
• protectorate

Legal Definition

directorate

noun

di·​rec·​tor·​ate də-ˈrek-tə-rət, dī- 

1

: a board of directors (as of a corporation)

2

: membership on a board of directors