director
di·rec·tor
noun \də-ˈrek-tər, dī-\Definition of DIRECTOR
: one who directs: as a : the head of an organized group or administrative unit (as a bureau or school) b : one of a group of persons entrusted with the overall direction of a corporate enterprise c : a person who supervises the production of a show (as for stage or screen) usually with responsibility for action, lighting, music, and rehearsals d : conductor c
— di·rec·tor·ship \-ˌship\ noun
Examples of DIRECTOR
- The company will hire a new director of marketing.
- She's the director of graduate studies at the university.
- She's considered one of the best young directors in Hollywood.
First Known Use of DIRECTOR
15th century
Related to DIRECTOR
Related Words: codirector, comanager, co-organizer; middle manager; boardman, officer, official; commissioner, minister; boss, chief, head, leader, president
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