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Conducting: meaning, definitions and examples

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conducting

 

[ kənˈdʌktɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a professional setting

Conducting refers to the act of organizing and overseeing a particular activity or event. It involves ensuring that all aspects run smoothly and according to plan.

Synonyms

directing, leading, organizing

Examples of usage

  • He was responsible for conducting the meeting.
  • The conductor will be conducting the orchestra tonight.
Context #2 | Verb

in a scientific experiment

Conducting in this context means carrying out an experiment or investigation, often to gather data or test a hypothesis.

Synonyms

carrying out, executing, performing

Examples of usage

  • The scientist will be conducting research on the effects of climate change.
  • We are conducting a study to determine the impact of social media on mental health.
Context #3 | Noun

music

Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance, typically by using a baton to indicate the tempo and style of the music.

Synonyms

directing, guiding, leading

Examples of usage

  • The conductor's conducting of the symphony was mesmerizing.
  • She studied conducting in order to become a professional conductor.

Translations

Translations of the word "conducting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 condução

🇮🇳 संचालन

🇩🇪 Durchführung

🇮🇩 pelaksanaan

🇺🇦 проведення

🇵🇱 przeprowadzanie

🇯🇵 実施 (じっし)

🇫🇷 conduite

🇪🇸 conducción

🇹🇷 yürütme

🇰🇷 진행 (진행)

🇸🇦 تنفيذ

🇨🇿 provádění

🇸🇰 vykonávanie

🇨🇳 进行 (进行)

🇸🇮 izvajanje

🇮🇸 framkvæmd

🇰🇿 өткiзу

🇬🇪 წარმოება

🇦🇿 icra

🇲🇽 conducción

Etymology

The word 'conducting' originates from the Latin word 'conductus', which means 'to lead'. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, ranging from music and science to business and social activities. The concept of conducting reflects the idea of guiding and overseeing activities to achieve a desired outcome.

See also: conduct, conductive, conductor, conductors, misconduct, nonconductor.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,832, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.