setdirective
nounUK /ˈsɛt.dɪˌrɛk.tɪv/
US /ˈsɛt.dɪˌrɛk.tɪv/
A setdirective is a rule that tells people exactly what to do.
The teacher gave a setdirective that everyone must wash their hands before lunch.
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2. A command in a computer program that sets a value or option.
The programmer added a setdirective to turn on the debug mode.
3. An official statement that guides how a group should act.
The club president issued a setdirective about meeting times.
4. A fixed instruction used to control a machine or system.
The robot followed the setdirective to move forward three steps.