bidirectional
adjective
bi·di·rec·tion·al
ˌbī-də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl 
-dī-
: involving, moving, or taking place in two usually opposite directions
bidirectional flow
bidirectional replication of DNA
bidirectionally
adverb
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In addition to improving costs, new technologies—such as bidirectional vehicles, as discussed in my previous column—can make microgrids more powerful and versatile.
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This phone holder has a phone clip, a steel body and a bidirectional adjustable base suitable for various scenarios.
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On the rear of the microphone, there's a dial to switch between four polar patterns: stereo, omnidirectional, cardioid, and bidirectional.
—Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 14 May 2022
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Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
In addition to improving costs, new technologies—such as bidirectional vehicles, as discussed in my previous column—can make microgrids more powerful and versatile.
—Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This phone holder has a phone clip, a steel body and a bidirectional adjustable base suitable for various scenarios.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
On the rear of the microphone, there's a dial to switch between four polar patterns: stereo, omnidirectional, cardioid, and bidirectional.
—Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 14 May 2022
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bidirectional
adjective
bi·di·rec·tion·al
ˌbī-də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl
-dī-
: involving, moving, or taking place in usually two opposite directions
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bidirectional
adjective
bi·di·rec·tion·al
ˌbī-də-ˈrek-shnəl, -dī-, -shən-ᵊl
: involving, moving, or taking place in two usually opposite directions
bidirectional flow of materials in axons
bidirectional replication of DNA
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