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directive

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/dəˈrɛktɪv/ · di-rec-tive

An official or authoritative instruction that directs someone to do something.

Meanings

nounformal

An official or authoritative instruction that directs someone to do something.

ایک سرکاری یا معتبر ہدایت جو کسی کو کچھ کرنے کی ہدایت دیتی ہے۔

ہدایت

hidayat

Synonyms

instructionorderrecommendationہدایترہنمائیآرڈر

Antonyms

disorganizationconfusiondisorderبے ترتیبیحیرانیفساد

Common Collocations

  • official directive
  • government directive
  • directive principles

Example Sentences

The manager issued a new directive for the project.

مینجر نے منصوبے کے لئے ایک نئی ہدایت جاری کی۔

Manager ne mansoobe ke liye ek nai hidayat jari ki.

Every employee must adhere to the safety directive.

ہر ملازم کو سیفٹی ہدایت پر عمل کرنا چاہیے۔

Har mulazim ko safety hidayat par amal karna chahiye.

The directive from the government clarified the new regulations.

حکومت کی طرف سے ہدایت نے نئے قواعد و ضوابط کی وضاحت کی۔

Hukoomat ki taraf se hidayat ne naye qawaid o zawaabit ki wazahat ki.

Easily Confused With

indicative:An indicative word shows something, while a directive gives instruction.

Word Family

direct
verbسیدھ کرنا
direction
nounسمت
directly
adverbبراہ راست

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'directive' as a 'direct order'.

Visualize a manager giving orders through a document.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "directivus" — that directs

First known use: 16th century

The word 'directive' originated from the Latin root 'directus' meaning 'to direct', which has evolved through Middle English into modern usage.