directors

noun

One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).

A member of a board of directors.

A counselor, confessor, or spiritual guide.

That which directs or orientates something.

(military) A device that displays graphical information concerning the targets of a weapons system in real time.

(chemistry) The common axis of symmetry of the molecules of a liquid crystal.

(electronics) A component of a Yagi–Uda antenna.

Roots

regorect- · Latin · rule, guide straight

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