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director

/daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who supervises and manages the production or performance of a motion picture, television show, or theater production.

    - "Stanley Kubrick was a famous director known for films like '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'The Shining'."
    - "The director gave instructions to the actors during the filming of the scene."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with director
requires , aspires , desires
Variants
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director , directors , directorship , directorships , director's chair , director's chairs , director's cut , director of photography , casting director , casting directors , funeral director , funeral directors , program director , program directors , stage director , stage directors , managing director , co-direct , co-directed , co-directing , co-director , co-directors , co-directs , codirect , codirected , codirecting , codirector , codirectors , codirects
Etymology
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The word 'director' comes from the Latin word 'directus', meaning 'guided' or 'managed'. It originally referred to someone who kept things on a straight course or gave instructions.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that Orson Welles, famous for his film 'Citizen Kane', was both the director and the star of the movie?

  2. Woody Allen is one of the few directors who writes, produces, and stars in his own films.


Related Concepts
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  1. producer: A producer is someone who oversees the financing and logistics of a film or television production. While the director focuses on the creative aspects, the producer handles the business side of things.

  2. screenwriter: A screenwriter is someone who writes the script for a film or television show. They create the story, characters, and dialogue that serve as the foundation for the production.


Culture
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In the world of film and television, directors play a crucial role in bringing a script to life. They oversee every aspect of production, from casting and set design to cinematography and editing. Famous directors like Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Quentin Tarantino have left indelible marks on cinema history.

How to Memorize "director"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the meaning of 'director', visualize someone giving instructions and managing a production.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'director' with 'guiding' or 'managing' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Directors Do It All' to remember that directors manage and oversee all aspects of a production.


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