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Compound noun - "Management Director" or "Managing Director<"
Compound noun - "Management Director" or "Managing Director<"
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Averell
#78550 Sat, 05 Mar 05 03:39 AM
Dear,
Many people told me to use
Management Director
, but I also saw the use of
Managing Director
in some visit-cards. So, which one is correct? I don't know when should we use noun-noun compound noun, when should we use Ving-noun compound noun.
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Mister Micawber
#78553 Sat, 05 Mar 05 03:49 AM
Managing Director
is the standard title. (The incumbent is not directing the management, he is directing and managing the company.)
In general, if you are coining phrases yourself, there is no specific rule on whether to use noun-noun or Ving-noun; it will depend on the meaning you wish to convey, I think.
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