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Director

One who, or that which, directs; one who regulates, guides, or orders; a manager or superintendent.

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Broader term 3

Administrator 76% connected

One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a ma…

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Musician 76% connected

One skilled in the art or science of music; esp., a skilled singer, or performer on a musical instrument.

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Supervisor 76% connected

One who supervises; an overseer; an inspector; a superintendent; as, a supervisor of schools.

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Narrower term 2

Bandmaster 76% connected

The conductor of a musical band.

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Direct 74% connected

Straight; not crooked, oblique, or circuitous; leading by the short or shortest way to a point or end; as, a direct line; direct means.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Direct 74% connected

Straight; not crooked, oblique, or circuitous; leading by the short or shortest way to a point or end; as, a direct line; direct means.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Directorship 74% connected

The condition or office of a director; directorate.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Directorship 74% connected

The condition or office of a director; directorate.

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Containing group 1

Board 70% connected

A piece of timber sawed thin, and of considerable length and breadth as compared with the thickness, -- used for building, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

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Conductor 92% connected

One who, or that which, conducts; a leader; a commander; a guide; a manager; a director.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Manager 92% connected

One who manages; a conductor or director; as, the manager of a theater.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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