English to English Dictionary

Dual-reporting

An organizational structure in which an employee or subsidiary reports to two different managers, supervisors, or reporting lines, typically a functional manager and a divisional or geographic manager.

Dual-reporting structure

An organizational design in which an employee or unit reports to two different managers, typically a functional manager and a divisional or project manager.

Dual-reporting system

An organizational structure in which an employee or department reports to two distinct supervisors or administrative bodies, commonly found in matrix management.

Dual-state

Existing in or capable of alternating between two distinct states, conditions, or configurations.

Dual-subordination

A condition or relationship in which an organization, official, or entity is subordinate to two separate hierarchical authorities simultaneously.

Dualism

The philosophical concept that two fundamental and distinct principles or realities exist, often referring to the separation of mind and body.

Dub

To give a name to; to nickname.

Dubious

Hesitating or doubting.

Dubiousness

The quality of being doubtful, questionable, or lacking certainty.

Duchenne smile

A genuine smile that involves contraction of both the zygomatic major muscle (which raises the corners of the mouth) and the orbicularis oculi muscle (which creates crow's feet around the eyes).

Duchy

The territory, domain, or rank of a duke or duchess.

Duck

A waterbird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait.