directional
adjective
di·rec·tion·al
də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of, relating to, or indicating direction in space:
a
: suitable for detecting the direction from which radio signals come or for sending out radio signals in one direction only
a directional antenna
b
: operating most effectively in a particular direction
a directional microphone
2
: relating to direction or guidance especially of thought or effort
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.
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Unfortunately, brighter directional light would have produced blinding reflections.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Sep. 2024
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—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024
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According to the team, this demonstrates that bats can conduct mile-scale navigation using a highly directional and relatively local mode of sensing alone.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Sep. 2024
However, this echolocation is short-ranged and highly directional and can best detect large objects within only a few dozen feet.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024
Thom Browne Fair Isle wool-blend cardigan $1,190 SSENSE King of directional prep Thom Browne offers his take on the Fair Isle in a charming gray and red crew neck cardigan.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
According to the team, this demonstrates that bats can conduct mile-scale navigation using a highly directional and relatively local mode of sensing alone.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Directional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directional. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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directional
adjective
di·rec·tion·al
də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl
dī-
1
: relating to or indicating direction
directional signal lights on an automobile
2
: relating to direction or guidance especially of thought or effort
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