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directionality

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[di-rek-shuhn-al-i-tee, dahy-] / dɪˌrɛk ʃənˈæl ɪ ti, daɪ- /

noun

directionalities plural
  1. the quality, condition, or state of being directional.


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Unlike surround-sound in movie theaters which pinpoints directionality, the result here was diffusion — not eavesdropping but pure immersion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“It does provide some context and provide some directionality, or a sense of magnitude,” he added.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

"We hypothesized that the introduction of side interacting moieties with less directionality would enhance the stacking between norcorrole units," explains Prof. Maeda.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2024

"As the week progresses, we'll get a little bit more directionality out of equity prices. It'd be more favorable because we're in a traditionally strong seasonal area of the calendar."

From Reuters • Nov. 27, 2023

Furthermore, when the animal encountered what probably was a psychological barrier, a high concentration of human activity along Highway 41, she reversed her movements but still maintained a directionality by returning to the release area.

From An Experimental Translocation of the Eastern Timber Wolf by Hook, Richard A.

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