conducted

American  

[kuhn-duhk-tid] / kənˈdʌk tɪd /

adjective

1. directed, managed, or carried on.

   This is a carefully conducted study of the effect of exposure to certain chemicals on pregnant women.

2. led, guided, or escorted.

   Conducted tours of the Abbey and grounds are available.

3. (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.

4. (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.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of conduct.

Other Word Forms

• unconducted adjective
• well-conducted adjective

Etymology

Origin of conducted

conduct ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Joseph said a thorough investigation would be conducted into the shooting and to determine the suspect’s motive.

From Los Angeles Times

In a survey conducted by Morning Consult this week, about a third of respondents said companies should comply with legal requirements but not assist immigration agents beyond that.

From The Wall Street Journal

But while their impact on prices may be uncertain, consumers by and large consider tariffs to be both inflationary and detrimental to household finances, according to research conducted by the ECB.

From The Wall Street Journal

Public opinion in Niigata is deeply divided: Around 60 percent of residents oppose the restart, while 37 percent support it, according to a survey conducted in September.

From Barron's

The city’s Fire Department is “fully cooperating” with the homicide investigation, which is being conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department, the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times