directrix
daɪˈrɛktrɪks
directrices
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Definition of directrix - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.fixed line used in the description of a curve or surfaceTECH.
  • The parabola is defined by its focus and directrix..
2.
conic sectionTECH.fixed line for calculating conic eccentricityTECH.
  • The ellipse's eccentricity is calculated using its directrix.
axis guideline
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Origin of directrix

Latin, directrix (female director)

Terms with directrix included in their meaning

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mathematics
the ratio of a point's distance from focus to directrix
mathematics
line through a focus parallel to directrix

Examples of directrix in a sentence

  • In conic sections, the directrix is crucial for defining the curve.
  • The parabola's directrix is parallel to the axis of symmetry.
  • Calculating the hyperbola's directrix is essential for accuracy.

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  1. French:directrice, ...
  2. German:Direktrix, ...
  3. Italian:direttrice, ...
  4. Spanish:directriz, ...
  5. Portuguese:diretriz, ...
  6. Chinese:准线, 基准线, ...
  7. Japanese:準線, 基準線, ...
  8. Arabic:دَليل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַנְחֶה, דִּירֶקְטְרִיקְס, ...
  10. Russian:директриса, ...
  11. Ukrainian:директриса, лінія для обчислення, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्देशिका, ...
director
daɪˈrɛktər
directress

Definition of director - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
cinemaTECH.person responsible for artistic aspects of a filmTECH.
  • The director worked closely with the actors on set.
cinematographer filmmaker producer
2.
managementperson who manages a department or project
  • The director of engineering presented the new design.
administrator manager supervisor
3.
businessTECH.member of a board managing an organizationTECH.
  • She was appointed as a director of the company last year..
administrator executive manager
4.
musicTECH.person who leads a musical groupTECH.
  • The director conducted the orchestra beautifully.
conductor maestro
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folding chair with canvas seat and back
She sat in the director's chair on set.
person who supervises actors and directs a show
The theater director guided the actors through rehearsals.
person temporarily performing the duties of a director in an organization
She became the acting director after her manager suddenly resigned.
person in film or television who organizes daily shooting and crew tasks
The assistant director called everyone to the set for the next scene.
person who assists the director
The associate director helped the director with the film production.
person responsible for managing a company
The company director announced the new policy at the meeting.

Origin of director

Latin, dirigere (to direct)

Examples of director in a sentence

  • As a director, she won several awards.
  • The director approved the budget proposal.
  • She was promoted to director last year.
  • The board elected a new director this quarter.
  • Each director has a specific role in the organization.
  • The director scheduled extra rehearsals for the choir.

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  1. French:réalisateur, directeur, ...
  2. German:Regisseur, Direktor, ...
  3. Italian:regista, direttore, ...
  4. Spanish:director, gerente, ...
  5. Portuguese:realizador, administrador, ...
  6. Chinese:导演, 总监, ...
  7. Japanese:監督, 管理者, ...
  8. Arabic:مُخْرِج, مُدِير, ...
  9. Hebrew:בַּמַּאי, מְנַהֵל, ...
  10. Russian:режиссёр, директор, ...
  11. Ukrainian:режисер, директор, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्देशक, निदेशक, ...
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