principal

UK
/ˈprɪnsɪpəl/
US
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/

Translations

principalnoun
principals
pl
UK
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/
US
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/
The principal of the school gave a speech at the assembly.
Директор школы выступил с речью на собрании.
The principal of the company decided to expand the business.
Начальник компании решил расширить бизнес.
The principal of the project is responsible for its success.
Главный проекта отвечает за его успех.
principaladjective
more principal
Comp.
most principal
Super.
UK
/ˈprɪnsɪpəl/
US
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/
The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.
Основной причиной встречи было обсуждение бюджета.
The principal actor in the play received a standing ovation.
Главный актер в пьесе получил овации стоя.

Definitions

principalnoun
The person with the highest authority or most important position in an organization, institution, or group, especially in a school.
The principal announced the new school policies during the assembly.
A sum of money lent or invested, on which interest is paid.
She paid off the principal of her loan over five years.
A person for whom another acts as an agent or representative.
The lawyer met with her principal to discuss the terms of the contract.
The leading performer in a concert, play, ballet, or opera.
The principal dancer received a standing ovation for his performance.
In law, a person who directly commits or is primarily responsible for a crime.
The jury found the principal guilty of armed burglary.
principaladjective
Most important or influential; primary.
The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.
Relating to the original sum of money invested or lent, as distinct from interest or profit.
The principal amount is repaid at the end of the bond's term.