conducted
English meaning: Conducted
Definition
To lead, or guide; to escort.
Example
“Researchers conducted a survey of over a thousand households.”
Another example: “She conducted the orchestra through a flawless performance of the symphony.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Past tense and past participle of 'conduct', a neutral-to-formal verb meaning to carry out or organize (a survey, an experiment), to lead or guide, or to direct an orchestra. Also to transmit heat or electricity. Common in research, music, and science.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'conductus', past participle of 'conducere' (to bring together, lead), from 'com-' (together) plus 'ducere' (to lead); entered English in the 15th century.
Related Words
- csa
- respondents
- benin
- philharmonic
- exercises
- audit
- symphony
- orchestra
- findings
- mandate
Common Collocations
- conducted a survey
- conducted research
- conducted an experiment
- conducted an interview
- conducted an investigation
- conducted the orchestra
Word Forms
conduct (v/n); conducted; conducts; conducting; conductor (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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