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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
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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One skilled in the art or science of music; esp., a skilled singer, or performer on a musical instrument.
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One who supervises; an overseer; an inspector; a superintendent; as, a supervisor of schools.
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Narrower term 2
The conductor of a musical band.
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Derivationally related 4
Straight; not crooked, oblique, or circuitous; leading by the short or shortest way to a point or end; as, a direct line; direct means.
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Straight; not crooked, oblique, or circuitous; leading by the short or shortest way to a point or end; as, a direct line; direct means.
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The condition or office of a director; directorate.
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The condition or office of a director; directorate.
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A piece of timber sawed thin, and of considerable length and breadth as compared with the thickness, -- used for building, etc.
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Synonym 2
One who, or that which, conducts; a leader; a commander; a guide; a manager; a director.
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One who manages; a conductor or director; as, the manager of a theater.
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