01 n. One who, or that which, directs; one who regulates, guides, or orders; a manager or superintendent.
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One who, or that which, directs; one who regulates, guides, or orders; a manager or superintendent.“In all affairs thou sole director.” — Swift.
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One of a body of persons appointed to manage the affairs of a company or corporation; as, the directors of a bank, insurance company, or railroad company.“What made directors cheat in South-Sea year?” — Pope.
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A part of a machine or instrument which directs its motion or action.(Mech.)
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A slender grooved instrument upon which a knife is made to slide when it is wished to limit the extent of motion of the latter, or prevent its injuring the parts beneath.(Surg.)