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   Con·duct

   noun

   • 1. the manner in which a person behaves, especially on a particular occasion or in a particular context: "all three brothers were known for their disorderly conduct" Similar behaviorway of behavingperformancecomportmentdemeanorbearingdeportmentactionsactsactivitiesdeedsdoingshandiworkexploitswayshabitspracticesmanners
   • 2. the action or manner of managing an activity or organization: "his conduct of the campaign" Similar managementmanagingrunningdirectioncontrolcontrollingoverseeingsupervisionregulationleadershipmastermindingadministrationorganizationcoordinationorchestrationhandlingguidancecarrying outcarrying onformal:prosecution
   • ▪ the action of leading; guidance: archaic "traveling through the world under the conduct of chance"

   verb

   • 1. organize and carry out: "in the second trial he conducted his own defense" Similar managedirectrunbe in control ofcontroloverseesupervisebe in charge ofpreside overregulatemastermindadministerorganizecoordinateorchestratehandleguidegovernleadcarry outcarry on
   • 2. lead or guide (someone) to or around a particular place: "he conducted us through his personal gallery of the Civil War" Similar escortguideleadusherpilotaccompanyshowshow someone the wayshepherdherddriveconvoyseebringtakehelpassist
   • 3. transmit (a form of energy such as heat or electricity) by conduction: "heat is conducted to the surface" Similar transmitconveycarrytransferpass onhand oncommunicateimpartchannelbearrelaydispatchmediatedisseminatespreadcirculatediffuseradiate
   • 4. direct the performance of (a piece of music or a musical ensemble): "my first attempt to conduct a great work"
   • 5. behave in a specified way: "he conducted himself with the utmost propriety"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin conduct- ‘brought together’, from the verb conducere. The term originally denoted a provision for safe passage, surviving in safe conduct; later the verb sense ‘lead, guide’ arose, hence ‘manage’ and ‘management’ (late Middle English), later ‘management of oneself, behavior’ (mid 16th century). The original form of the word was conduit, which was preserved only in the sense ‘channel’ (see conduit); in other uses the spelling was influenced by Latin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. conductibility noun
   • 2. conductible adjective

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   The meaning of CONDUCT is to direct or take part in the operation or management of. How to use conduct in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Conduct.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › conductconduct definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   Definition of conduct in Essential American English Dictionary. conduct. noun [ no plural ] us / ˈkɑn·dʌkt/ Add to word list. the way someone behaves. conduct. verb. us / kənˈdʌkt/ to organize or do something: We are conducting a survey. to stand in front of a group of musicians and control how they play.

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   noun [ no plural ] us / ˈkɑn·dʌkt/ Add to word list. the way someone behaves. conduct. verb. us / kənˈdʌkt/ to organize or do something: We are conducting a survey. to stand in front of a group of musicians and control how they play. (Definition of conduct from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   Conduct refers to the way someone behaves or acts in various situations, whether it be in personal relationships, professional settings, or public interactions. It involves the choices, actions, and decisions made by an individual, which may be guided by principles, cultural norms, or societal expectations.

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   What does the word conduct mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word conduct , six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   the manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place.... Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.

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   Definition of conduct. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.