unidirectional
adjective
uni·di·rec·tion·al
ˌyü-ni-də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl 
-dī-
1
: involving, functioning, moving, or responsive in a single direction
a unidirectional microphone
2
: not subject to change or reversal of direction
unidirectionally
adverb
Examples of unidirectional in a Sentence
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In the case of the OVO Energy-Nissan trial, the V2G charger was £3,700 more expensive than a unidirectional smart charger that can automatically top up a car at the cheapest times and thus save money.
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Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
Its unidirectional bezel includes a polished sapphire insert with green Super-LumiNova for clear day and night time reading.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
An episodic career is characterized by a sequence of diverse and distinct work phases, rather than following a single, unidirectional career path.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
While today’s crocodilians have unidirectional breathing through their lungs, their air handling does not extend to their bones, which do not have any air-sac cavities.
—Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica, 26 July 2023
One common mistake many mentors make is thinking the exercise is unidirectional.
—Lauren Wickstead, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
Plus, four new patents were filed for a unidirectional coupling mobile system, a timepiece incorporating a minute repeater and alarm with reversible selection, a timepiece with a repeater and constant-travel slide piece, and a striking mechanism equipped with a delaying device.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2023
The sleek timepiece features a 41 mm steel case, a unidirectional rotating bezel in black ceramic, a screw-in crown, and a helium escape valve at 11 o’clock.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2023
Most annual reviews are unidirectional from boss to subordinate.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023
Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
Its unidirectional bezel includes a polished sapphire insert with green Super-LumiNova for clear day and night time reading.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
An episodic career is characterized by a sequence of diverse and distinct work phases, rather than following a single, unidirectional career path.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
While today’s crocodilians have unidirectional breathing through their lungs, their air handling does not extend to their bones, which do not have any air-sac cavities.
—Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica, 26 July 2023
One common mistake many mentors make is thinking the exercise is unidirectional.
—Lauren Wickstead, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
Plus, four new patents were filed for a unidirectional coupling mobile system, a timepiece incorporating a minute repeater and alarm with reversible selection, a timepiece with a repeater and constant-travel slide piece, and a striking mechanism equipped with a delaying device.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2023
The sleek timepiece features a 41 mm steel case, a unidirectional rotating bezel in black ceramic, a screw-in crown, and a helium escape valve at 11 o’clock.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2023
Most annual reviews are unidirectional from boss to subordinate.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023
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unidirectional
adjective
uni·di·rec·tion·al
ˌyü-ni-də-ˈrek-shnəl, -dī-, -shən-ᵊl
: involving, functioning, moving, or responsive in a single direction
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