directorial

adjective

də-ˌrek-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce directorial (audio)
Definition of directorialnext
as in administrative
suited for or relating to the directing of things an applicant with a number of directorial positions on his résumé

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Recent Examples of directorial His feature directorial debut, The Reading, executive produced by Lee Daniels, premiered on BET+ in February 2023. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 Affleck had a particularly amusing — and maybe slightly awkward — anecdote to share when asked about seeking directorial advice from the British Oscar winner. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026 Company, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival earlier this month, marks his third directorial gig. — Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2026 His feature directorial debut unspooled in front of a packed house at the festival, earning a long, jubilant standing ovation. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for directorial
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  1. administrative
  2. managerial
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  • Aubrey Layne, Sentara’s chief administrative officer, said lower payment rates from government programs — and impending cuts to Medicaid — are forcing the hospital to play hardball with the insurers that are representing employers.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Organizations must also prioritize educating all users, from classroom teachers and administrative staff to senior leadership, on their roles.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of administrative
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  • Routine situations shouldn’t require constant managerial intervention.
    — Michael Goshka, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Every single managerial decision will be right under the gun, under the microscope.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of managerial

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“Directorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directorial. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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