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Director Definition & Meaning

director
noun
  1. someone who controls resources and expenditures
  2. member of a board of directors
  3. someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a show
  4. the person who directs the making of a film
  5. the person who leads a musical group

"Director" in song lyrics

See how director is used in real songs:

  • "And my life a movie but it never had a director"
    1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) f/ Cassidy, Xzibit — Goin Back
  • "In other words I'm not a film director"
    Akinyele — Dear Diary
  • "I'm a platinum editor, CEO director"
    Big Pokey — Hardest Pit

Usage tips for "director"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "director" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for director to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does director mean?
someone who controls resources and expenditures member of a board of directors someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a show the person who directs the making of a film the person who leads a musical group
What part of speech is director?
Director is a noun.
How many definitions does director have?
Director has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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