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- [dih-rekt, dahy-]
- /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/
- /daɪˈrekt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-rekt, dahy-]
- /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/
Definitions of directing word
- verb with object directing to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time. 1
- verb with object directing to regulate the course of; control: History is directed by a small number of great men and women. 1
- verb with object directing to administer; manage; supervise: She directs the affairs of the estate. 1
- verb with object directing to give authoritative instructions to; command; order or ordain: I directed him to leave the room. 1
- verb with object directing to serve as a director in the production or performance of (a musical work, play, motion picture, etc.). 1
- verb with object directing to guide, tell, or show (a person) the way to a place: I directed him to the post office. 1
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Origin of directing
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English direct (adj., adv.), directen (v.) (< Anglo-French) < Latin dīrēctus, dērēctus (the latter probably the orig. form, later reanalyzed as dī- di-2), past participle of dērigere to align, straighten, guide (dē- de- + -rigere, combining form of regere to guide, rule)
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Parts of speech for Directing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
directing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
directing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for directing
adjective directing
- monarchal — pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a monarch: monarchal pomp.
- monarchial — pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a monarch: monarchal pomp.
- presiding — to occupy the place of authority or control, as in an assembly or meeting; act as president or chairperson.
- decision-making — the act or process of making decisions
- bureaucratic — Bureaucratic means involving complicated rules and procedures which can cause long delays.
noun directing
- stewardship — the position and duties of a steward, a person who acts as the surrogate of another or others, especially by managing property, financial affairs, an estate, etc.
- sustentation — maintenance in being or activity; the sustaining of life through vital processes.
- administration — Administration is the range of activities connected with organizing and supervising the way that an organization or institution functions.
- conservation — Conservation is saving and protecting the environment.
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