1
as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the company president regularly issues directives intended for all staff members
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2
as in decree
an order publicly issued by an authority
a directive issued by the archbishop that is to be read during Sunday services at every parish
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3
as in memorandum
a written communication giving information or directions
a growing stack of unread directives from the company's senior vice president
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Recent Examples of directive
Without effective development, people leaders may struggle with translating top-down directives into team actions and objectives, leading through large-scale change, motivating personnel under pressure and empowering staff to elevate productivity and performance.
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Marie Unger, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The new executive orders are in line with his campaign promise to reverse Biden-era directives oriented around AI safety.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 28 July 2025
The move prompted a lawsuit by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other physician groups that seeks to freeze Kennedy’s directive.
—Jackie Fortiér, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
Training programs help developers and operators understand how policy directives are translated into runtime behavior, thereby fostering confidence in the agility framework.
—Dave Krauthamer, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
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Marie Unger, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The new executive orders are in line with his campaign promise to reverse Biden-era directives oriented around AI safety.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 28 July 2025
The move prompted a lawsuit by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other physician groups that seeks to freeze Kennedy’s directive.
—Jackie Fortiér, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
Training programs help developers and operators understand how policy directives are translated into runtime behavior, thereby fostering confidence in the agility framework.
—Dave Krauthamer, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directive
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The mobius-thinking at times almost seems like Medieval Zen, what with the emphasis on emptiness and silent meditation, and in fact that was what the Church fathers objected to most: too much quiet, solitary contemplation, not enough pious instruction.—
Jon Raymond
August 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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If the superintendent decides to have a second consecutive e-learning day, there will be synchronous instruction.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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In 2018, Erdoğan issued a Presidential decree giving him the power to dismiss the governor of Turkey’s central bank.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Two millennia after Hadrian’s initial decree, Athens’ residents will soon be reacquainted with this ancient infrastructure.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 July 2025
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After rejecting the ceasefire earlier, Russia demanded that both sides draft memorandums on the parameters of the talks, which would then have to be reconciled -- effectively stalling the process.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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In a sentencing memorandum filed July 16, the U.S. Department of Justice recommended Hankison receive a one-day prison sentence followed by three years of supervised release and a $100 fine.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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The new order replaces a previous edict handed down by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston last week.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 July 2025
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What is your take on this situation? – Tired of It All Dear Tired: Your son’s edict about his ex’s name is too extreme.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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The Friday ruling also marks a sharp departure from the 5th Circuit’s previous ruling in the same case.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The ruling is part of a broader conservative legal agenda that’s been years in the making—one that took a major leap forward when the court overturned the Chevron doctrine last year.—
Monifa Bandele,
Essence,
29 July 2025
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Ars: What does China say in response to these notices?—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a public notice late last week that Weiss Memorial Hospital in Uptown would be terminated from the Medicare program Aug. 9.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Buy an order of Boneless Wings or Classic Bone-In Wings and get a second order for free with to-go or delivery through Applebees.com or the Applebee’s app, Use promo code WINGDAY25 at checkout..—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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In compliance with the federal order, the district began busing Black students across town to primarily white schools.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The jury decision came as Musk is looking to unveil a driverless taxi service in a number of cities in the coming months, the AP noted, A trial robotaxi service began in Austin, Texas, in June.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The decision to award Musk 96 million shares comes as Tesla faces one of its worst sales streaks, with purchases of its vehicles pushed lower by rising competition, government cuts to EV subsidies, and Musk’s polarizing politics.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Directive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directive. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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