What does "director" mean?

Director: 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.

Additional senses

  1. 2.(Mech.) A part of a machine or instrument which directs its motion or action.
  2. 3.(Surg.) 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.

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