Board of directors

/bɔrd əv dɪˈrɛkɾərz/

/bɔd əv dɪˈrɛktəz/

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Other forms: boards of directors

Definitions of board of directors

noun
a group of persons chosen to govern the affairs of a corporation or other large institution

synonyms: directorate

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types:
staggered board of directors
a board of directors a portion of whose members are elected each year instead of all members being elected annually

type of:
board
a committee having supervisory powers

Pronunciation

/bɔrd əv dɪˈrɛkɾərz/

/bɔd əv dɪˈrɛktəz/

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