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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“It might not be perfect, but it gives a solid, kind of directionally correct way to think about your portfolio choice,” said Bogan, a professor at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
While directionally positive, these deals are hardly a silver bullet for faster exports growth and won't substitute for deeper trade reform, say experts.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 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
It’s worth remembering, too, that the investors in the dot-com bubble were directionally correct.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2025
“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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