directivity
/ˌdaɪrɛkˈtɪvɪti/
noun
- The quality of being able to send or receive signals, sound, or light in a particular direction, often used for antennas, microphones, or speakers.
- A speaker with high directivity can project sound to a specific area without disturbing others.
- The microphone's directivity helps it pick up only the speaker's voice, not the crowd noise.
- Engineers improved the antenna's directivity to focus the Wi-Fi signal toward the office.
- The tendency or property of something to be focused or aimed in a specific direction, not just in technology.
- The directivity of the wind tunnel allowed scientists to test the car's aerodynamics from one angle.
- The directivity of the research project meant all efforts were concentrated on solving one problem.
- In photography, the directivity of the flash can create dramatic shadows on the subject.
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