company-directed
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/ˈkʌmpəni dɪˈrɛktɪd/
corporate control
Etymology
The term 'company-directed' is a compound word formed from 'company' and 'directed'. 'Company' originates from Old French 'compaignie', meaning 'society, friendship, intimacy; body of soldiers', from Late Latin 'compania', meaning 'society, friendship'. 'Directed' comes from Latin 'directus', meaning 'straight, direct'.
'Company' evolved from Old French 'compaignie' to Middle English 'compainie', and 'directed' evolved from Latin 'directus' to Middle English 'directen'.
Initially, 'company' referred to a group of people, and 'directed' meant 'guided'. Together, 'company-directed' now means 'controlled by a company'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or controlled by a company.
The project was company-directed to ensure alignment with corporate goals.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 18:34