directorial

adjective

də-ˌrek-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce directorial (audio)
Definition of directorialnext
as in administrative
suited for or relating to the directing of things an applicant with a number of directorial positions on his résumé

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Recent Examples of directorial Cohen directed the movie, marking his feature directorial debut. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 22 July 2026 Plot details have not yet been shared for the movie that will mark Cohen’s directorial feature debut. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026 The epic, which premiered worldwide Friday, July 17, serves as Nolan’s directorial follow-up to his Oscar-winning biopic, Oppeneheimer. — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 In November 2024, Cooper was cast in Maude Apatow’s directorial debut, Poetic License, which was later released on October 16, 2026. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for directorial
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  1. administrative
  2. managerial
Adjective
  • The Miramar office is an administrative one, and it’s not designed to hold individuals for more than 12 hours, yet people are being kept in custody for 72 hours.
    — Thomas Kennedy, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2026
  • Faster quoting, lower administrative costs and better use of data could produce attractive economics.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of administrative
Adjective
  • The 55-year-old Smith is from West Bromwich, England, and has spent most of his playing and managerial career in England.
    — Kamran Nia July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • He is expected to return soon and continue his managerial duties.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of managerial

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“Directorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directorial. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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