directionality

/dəˌrɛkʃəˈnæləti/
noun
  1. The quality of having a particular direction or orientation, or being designed to work best in one direction.
    • The antenna's directionality helps it receive signals from a specific satellite.
    • In photography, the directionality of light affects the shadows and mood of the image.
    • The directionality of the microphone means it picks up sound only from the front.
  2. The property of a process or system that moves or develops in a particular way or toward a specific goal.
    • Economic directionality can be hard to predict during times of political change.
    • The team discussed the directionality of their marketing campaign for the next quarter.
    • The directionality of the research project shifted after the new data came in.
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