Meaning of the word "director's cut" in English

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director's cut

US /dəˈrektərz kʌt/
UK /dəˈrektərz kʌt/
"director's cut" picture

Noun

1.

a version of a film, video, or album that is edited according to the director's artistic vision, often differing from the theatrical or commercially released version

Example:
The director's cut of the movie included an extra hour of footage.
Fans often prefer the director's cut for its artistic integrity.
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