directorate
Translation
directorate
Examples
The decision was made by the directorate.
The decision was made by the directorate.
He works in the Directorate for Health.
He works in the Directorate for Health.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) a board of directors or a government department He works in the Directorate for Health.
Similar Words
Synonyms: board, committee, council, administration, department
Etymology
From 'director' + '-ate', a suffix indicating a group, office, or function.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ate' often refers to a group or body, so a 'directorate' is a body of directors.