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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
plan
Noun
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A plan is a clear idea of what you will do, often for a particular goal.
Have you made any plans for tomorrow?
The school has announced a plan to open two new classrooms.
Buying the new factory is part of our growth plan.
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A plan is a technical drawing of a room, a building, a city, etc.
The plans show this area as housing, with no shopping nearby.
plan
Verb
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If you plan something, you decide what you will do.
We need to plan ahead so that we'll be ready.
We planned out the wedding very carefully.
I didn't plan to be here, but John asked me to come.
When do you plan on starting the new job?