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directive
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noun
a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
the boss loves to send us directives
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adjective
(= directing, directional)
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
felt his mother's directing arm around him
the directional role of science on industrial progress
beam
Noun
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A beam is a line of light or energy.
A beam of sunlight came through the window making a rectangle on the floor.
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A beam is a long straight piece of wood or metal used in building to support weight.
Inside, the ceiling of the tunnel was held up with beams and was high enough that we could stand.
beam
Verb
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If you beam a signal from one place to another, you send it through the air.
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If you beam, you smile and look very happy.