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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConduct
/ˈkɒn.dʌkt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular context.
"His conduct during the meeting was exemplary and earned him praise from his colleagues."
- 1
To direct or manage an activity or process.
"The teacher will conduct the experiment in the laboratory."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'conductus', past participle of 'conducere' (meaning to bring together or lead, from 'com-' together + 'ducere' to lead). It entered Middle English in the 14th century via Old French, initially relating to guiding or escorting, before shifting to denote personal behavior and management.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Conduct" is said worldwide
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Conduite
Transliteration: kɔ̃.dɥit
"Sa conduite pendant la réunion était exemplaire."
Verhalten
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈhaltn̩
"Sein Verhalten während des Meetings war vorbildlich."
Condotta
Transliteration: konˈdɔt.ta
"La sua condotta durante l'incontro è stata esemplare."
Conducta
Transliteration: konˈduk.ta
"Su conducta durante la reunión fue ejemplar."
Conduta
Transliteration: kõˈdutɐ
"A sua conduta durante a reunião foi exemplar."
व्यवहार
Transliteration: vyavahār
"बैठक के दौरान उसका व्यवहार उत्कृष्ट था।"
行为
Transliteration: xíngwéi
"他在会议上的行为是典范。"
행동
Transliteration: haengdong
"회의 중 그의 행동은 모범적이었습니다."
行動
Transliteration: kōdō
"会議中の彼の行動は模範的でした。"
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