Meaning & use

director

noun·Everyday

A person who manages, guides, or oversees an organization, department, or creative production.

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The director gave detailed notes to the actors after the rehearsal.

She was recently promoted to director of marketing at her company.

A note on using this word

In business, a director often sits on a company's board, while in film, a director controls the artistic vision of a production.

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