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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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 July 2026
These are not hyperscaler-killing numbers in absolute terms—but the directional movement matters.
—
Arthur Mouratov,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Pieces or categories that are too fitted, uncomfortable or too directional are not a priority for our market.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
About 30% more puts traded than calls Friday, with put-selling the least popular directional trade, according to ThinkOrSwim data.
—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
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“Directional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directional. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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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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