directionally
Americanadverb
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in a way that relates to direction.
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with regard to finding one's way or following directions to a place.
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“Traders are likely reducing hedges and leaning more into directionally bullish exposure,” says Coinbase.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
“I don’t have anything immediate to point to and say, this will make economic sense in the moon other than this is directionally correct,” he told the Times in a video posted on Feb. 26.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 31, 2026
But the breakthrough in talks after a long impasse is being seen as directionally positive.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
The second is the Treasury issuing bills to fund a buyback of longer issues, which is directionally similar to the Fed’s Operation Twist in 2011 and 2012.
From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026
“Judges, please join me here at the podium as I call out your names. First up: Mrs. Kate Sullivan. Kindergarten teacher. She is joined today by her directionally challenged students, Abby and Victor.”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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