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Directorate

/daɪˈɹɛktəɹət/

An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department.

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📖 Definitions of "Directorate"

noun

1
An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department.
2
A body of directors.

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Word	Definition
board of directorsnoun	A group of people elected by stockholders to establish corporate policies and make management decisions.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Directorate"

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Word	Definition
board of directorsnoun	A group of people elected by stockholders to establish corporate policies and make management decisions.
bureaunoun	An administrative unit of government; office.
administrationnoun	(uncountable) The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.
managerial	Of or relating to a manager or management; involving management-like duties.
directorshipnoun	The office of a director.
corporatenoun	Of or relating to a corporation.
managernoun	(management) A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team.
secretarynoun	A person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work.
managementnoun	(uncountable) Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.
registrarnoun	An official keeper or recorder of records.
superintendencynoun	(uncountable) The condition of being a superintendent.
superintendencenoun	The act of superintending; supervision.
supervisionnoun	(uncountable) The act or instance of supervising.
chairmanshipnoun	The office, or the term, of a chairman.
governancenoun	The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.
councilnoun	A committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council).
agentnoun	One who exerts power, or has the power to act.
stewardshipnoun	The act of caring for or improving with time.
officernoun	One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
tutelagenoun	Instruction; teaching; guidance; being a tutor.