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English translation: It is OK to capitalize in formal context.

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English term or phrase:Executive Director - capitalize or not?
Selected answer:It is OK to capitalize in formal context.
Entered by: Victor Potapov

14:11 Feb 15, 2005
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Bus/Financial - Accounting
English term or phrase: capital
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28. Mr. Adams Smith.
Executive Director.
29. John Carps.
Manager.
30.
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Do the word Director need to be capitalized?
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It is OK to capitalize in formal context.
Explanation:
It is OK to leave non-capitalized in less formal contexts.

I would capitalize in your case.

Good luck!
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Victor Potapov
Russian Federation
Local time: 20:00
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5 +7It is OK to capitalize in formal context.
Victor Potapov


  

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It is OK to capitalize in formal context.


Explanation:
It is OK to leave non-capitalized in less formal contexts.

I would capitalize in your case.

Good luck!

Victor Potapov
Russian Federation
Local time: 20:00
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
PRO pts in category: 4
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