Synonyms of directives

directives

noun

plural of directive

1

as in instructions

a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned

the company president regularly issues directives intended for all staff members

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instructions
• edicts
• orders
• directions
• injunctions
• commandments
• imperatives
• commands
• decrees
• requirements
• words
• dictates
• charges
• behests
• mandates
• demands
• rules
• laws
• regulations
• dos
• do's
• precepts
• statutes
• prescriptions
• ordinances
• prescripts
• countermands
• counter-orders
• counterorders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appeals
• petitions
• recommendations
• pleas
• proposals
• urgings
• suggestions
• entreaties

2

as in decrees

an order publicly issued by an authority

a directive issued by the archbishop that is to be read during Sunday services at every parish

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decrees
• edicts
• rulings
• decisions
• proclamations
• resolutions
• declarations
• diktats
• announcements
• rescripts
• ukases
• bulls
• fiats
• judgements
• determinations
• verdicts
• opinions
• diagnoses
• pronouncements
• conclusions
• judgments
• manifestos
• dictums
• manifestoes
• dicta
• deliverances
• calls
• canons
• encyclicals

3

as in memoranda

a written communication giving information or directions

a growing stack of unread directives from the company's senior vice president

Synonyms & Similar Words

• memoranda
• memorandums
• notices
• memos
• declarations
• messages
• letters
• instructions
• proclamations
• reports
• pronouncements
• orders
• announcements
• mails
• edicts
• postings
• bulletins
• notifications
• commands
• dictates
• dispatches
• directions
• notes
• releases
• words
• rescripts
• missives
• charges
• encyclicals
• posts
• epistles
• pronunciamentoes
• pronunciamentos
• jottings

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of directives

On September 26, the European Commission released a series of infringement decisions relating to five directives, including the CSRD. —Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

By focusing on skill development and empowerment, using systemic coaching frameworks such as the PEARLS model, the coach ensures that the team is not just following directives but is actively engaged in shaping the change process. —Thomas Lim, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024

In a statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Israelis to follow military directives. —Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024