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directivity

/ˌdaɪ.rekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

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noun

C1formalcommontechnical/ˌdaɪ.rekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

uncountable

A noun referring to the property of a device, such as a microphone or antenna, of being more sensitive or effective in one direction than in others, or the quality of being directive.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее свойство устройства, такого как микрофон или антенна, быть более чувствительным или эффективным в одном направлении, чем в других, или качество направленности.
  1. Directional sensitivity C1 formal technical

    The property of a microphone or antenna of being more sensitive in one direction than in another.

    • The directivity of the microphone helps reduce background noise.
    • Engineers measured the antenna's directivity to optimize signal reception.
    • High directivity is crucial for directional audio recording.

    🇷🇺Направленная чувствительность

    Synonyms: directionalitydirectiveness

  2. Quality of being directive C2 formal

    The quality of being directive; the ability to guide or direct.

    • The directivity of the policy ensured clear guidance for all employees.
    • His leadership was marked by a strong directivity in decision-making.
    • The directivity of the instructions left no room for confusion.

    🇷🇺Направленность

    Synonyms: directiondirectivenessguidanceleadershipmanagementsteering

  • directivities plural form
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  • directivity's possessive singular form