Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Giving or affording direction; guiding.
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- verb Present participle of
direct .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
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Examples
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Bill McInturff, Mr. Hart's partner in directing the Journal/NBC News poll, said key Senate elections in Nevada, California and Washington now look so close that it may not be possible to declare winners in all three on Nov. 2, the date of the mid-term elections.
Tight Races Could Lead to Uncertainty After Election Gerald F. Seib 2010
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It's undeniable that Dunnett's own pleasing facial features, and her comport, once transferred to canvas, play a significant role in directing the viewer.
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The production values are good, the directing is solid, the effects are decent, and the acting ranges from mediocre (Hanks) to above average (Ewan McGregor).
"Angels & Demons" is methodical, pedestrian, and quite silly 2009
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At the time, Spielberg was the youngest person to be hired on a long-term directing contract in the history of major Hollywood studios.
Network Awesome: Spielberg's Talent Discovered: Duel Network Awesome 2012
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The production values are good, the directing is solid, the effects are decent, and the acting ranges from mediocre (Hanks) to above average (Ewan McGregor).
Film 2009
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Directing Awards recognize excellence in directing for dramatic and documentary features.
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“For the designer to become a producer, she must have the skills to begin directing content, by critically navigating the social, aesthetic, and technological systems across which communications flow.”
The Studio Unbound: Social Networking in Design Education Jonathan 2009
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Over-directing is a problem that comes up in some comic book situations, as well.
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Deadline reports that after Steven Spielberg dropped out of the proposed remake of imaginary rabbit pic Harvey, he became interested in directing a biopic on George Gershwin, famous American composer and brother of Ira.
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The production values are good, the directing is solid, the effects are decent, and the acting ranges from mediocre (Hanks) to above average (Ewan McGregor).
Science 2009
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