noun
Uncommon
directorate
dih-REHK-tuh-ruht
Directorate (noun) means a division of an organization headed by a director. Example: “The proposal was reviewed by the trade directorate.”
noun
1
A division of an organization headed by a director.
"The proposal was reviewed by the trade directorate."
2
A group of directors collectively.
"The critically low level of rainfall in the second half of 2020 – approaching 50% year on year for November – led the religious affairs directorate to instruct imams and their congregations to pray for rain last month."
— Bethan McKernan, Turkey drought: Istanbul could run out of water in 45 days (2021)
"The directorate met to discuss the merger."
How to use directorate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA department or body led by a director, or the directors as a group.
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Word forms
- Plural
- directorates
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Etymology
From "director" plus the suffix "-ate."
Synonyms
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board of directors
Rhymes for directorate
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What does “directorate” mean?
The word “directorate” means a division of an organization headed by a director. In plain terms, a department or body led by a director, or the directors as a group.
How do you pronounce “directorate”?
“Directorate” is pronounced dih-REHK-tuh-ruht (/dɪˈɹɛktəɹət/ in IPA).
How do you use “directorate” in a sentence?
Here is “directorate” used in a sentence: “The proposal was reviewed by the trade directorate.”
What part of speech is “directorate”?
“Directorate” is a noun.
Is “directorate” a common word?
“Directorate” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “directorate” have?
“Directorate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a division of an organization headed by a director.
