noun
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a board of directors
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Also: directorship. the position of director
Etymology
Origin of directorate
1830–40; < French directorat < Late Latin dīrēctor director + French -at -ate 3
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Example Sentences
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“It’s a test flight and it is not without risk, but our team and our hardware are ready,” said Lori Glaze, NASA’s acting associate administrator for the exploration directorate.
From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026
The team running the account comprises career diplomats, former journalists and online community managers who already worked at Quai’s press directorate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
He said the involvement of the directorate signalled how "seriously" phone theft was now being taken, adding: "We're putting our very best resources and assets pointed at this crime type."
From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025
General Oscar Arriola said the suspected shooter was an officer from the criminal investigation directorate.
From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025
It was true that idioms and nuances and dialects often eluded him in Igbo, but the directorate was always too prompt in sending interpreters.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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