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directionality

/dɪˌrek.ʃənˈæl.ɪ.ti/

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noun

C1formalcommontechnical/dɪˌrek.ʃənˈæl.ɪ.ti/

uncountable

A noun referring to the property of being directional, such as a microphone or antenna being more sensitive in one direction than in another, or the quality of maintaining a specific direction.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее свойство быть направленным, например, когда микрофон или антенна более чувствительны в одном направлении, чем в другом, или качество сохранения определённого направления.
  1. Property of being directional C1 formal technical

    The quality of a device, such as a microphone or antenna, of being more sensitive or effective in one direction than in others.

    • The directionality of the microphone helps reduce background noise.
    • Engineers improved the antenna's directionality for better signal reception.
    • This sensor has high directionality, allowing it to detect motion from a specific angle.

    🇷🇺Направленность

    Synonyms: directivity

  2. Maintaining a direction C1 formal technical

    The property of having or maintaining a specific orientation or path.

    • The directionality of the wind is crucial for sailing.
    • In physics, directionality refers to the orientation of a vector.
    • The robot's movement relies on the directionality of its sensors.

    🇷🇺Направленность

    Synonyms: alignmentbearingcoursedirectionheadingorientationtrajectoryvector

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