Meaning of the word masterminding in English

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masterminding

US /ˈmæs.tərˌmaɪn.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈmɑː.stəˌmaɪn.dɪŋ/

Noun

the act of planning and directing a complex and often devious project or undertaking

Example:
The police suspect him of masterminding the bank robbery.
Her masterminding of the charity event led to its huge success.

Verb

planning and directing (a complex project or undertaking)

Example:
He was accused of masterminding the entire operation.
The team is currently masterminding their next big project.
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