noun
- the offices or positions of directors; groups of directors collectively
- administrative divisions or departments headed by directors
Usage: government; organizational
Examples
- The company restructured its directorates to improve efficiency.
- Several directorates within the ministry were merged last year.
- The new CEO met with all the corporate directorates.
- Government directorates oversee different policy areas.
- The directorates reported directly to the board of trustees.
- Multiple directorates collaborated on the strategic initiative.