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direttivo

/diretˈti.vo/adjectiveC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 12,210

Meaning

executive, managing

  • relating to direction, management, or leadership; executive
  • holding decision-making authority within an organization

In a sentence

Fa parte del consiglio direttivo dell'azienda da molti anni.

She has been on the company's executive board for many years.

La carica direttiva richiede grandi doti di mediazione.

The managerial role requires great mediation skills.

Non tutti i ruoli direttivi hanno lo stesso peso decisionale.

Not all executive roles carry the same decision-making weight.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
direttivomasculine · singular
direttivafeminine · singular
direttivimasculine · plural
direttivefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used as a masculine noun ('il direttivo') meaning 'the executive committee' or 'board'.

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