conducted
Americanadjective
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directed, managed, or carried on.
This is a carefully conducted study of the effect of exposure to certain chemicals on pregnant women.
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led, guided, or escorted.
Conducted tours of the Abbey and grounds are available.
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(of an orchestra, chorus, etc., or a musical performance) directed by a conductor.
In this program, instrumental music students enroll in large conducted ensembles for a total of 8 semesters.
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(of heat, electricity, or sound) carried or channeled by some object or medium.
More than 45% of the energy produced by solid-state devices is light, and the remainder is conducted heat, which warms the air and increases the air conditioning load.
verb
Other Word Forms
- unconducted adjective
- well-conducted adjective
Etymology
Origin of conducted
Example Sentences
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He said he was following advice to stay indoors and had been told teaching would be conducted online until Thursday.
From BBC
Alongside the consultation, pilots will be conducted testing some of the proposed interventions to provide "real-world evidence" of their effectiveness, the government said.
From BBC
“Vegetation management in flood control channels is conducted to maintain flood protection capacity and protect public safety,” Dave Ahern, a spokesperson for the agency, said in an email.
From Los Angeles Times
“State and federal authorities conducted lengthy investigations regarding the alleged claims against Mr. Black presented by Wigdor, and he was not charged,” said Estrich, Black’s attorney.
Sharpe says that during his time in the Royal Navy, they conducted war games simulating an Iranian attack on military basses in the Middle East.
From BBC
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