Directorate Meaning
/dɪˈɹɛktəɹət/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department.
nounA body of directors.
Sentence Examples
The company's directorate made key financial decisions.
The directorate consisted of experienced business leaders.
The government appointed a new directorate to oversee the agency.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The entire ____ voted to change the outdated policy during the annual meeting.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company's ____ made key financial decisions.
Word Origin & History
From director + -ate.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The critically low level of rainfall in the second half of 2020 – approaching 50% year on year for November – led the religious affairs directorate to instruct imams and their congregations to pray for rain last month."
— 2021 January 13, Bethan McKernan, “Turkey drought: Istanbul could run out of water in 45 days”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 27 Aug 2025:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The entire ____ voted to change the outdated policy during the annual meeting.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company's ____ made key financial decisions.