directed

American  

[dih-rek-tid, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛk tɪd, daɪ- /

adjective

1. guided, regulated, or managed.

   a carefully directed program.

2. subject to direction, guidance, regulation, etc.

3. pointed, aimed, or sent toward a place or object.

   Rooms need to have high air exchange rates, rapid air velocities, and directed airflows to minimize particle concentration.

4. Mathematics. (of an angle or vector) having positive or negative direction or orientation assigned.

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directed British  

/ daɪ-, dɪˈrɛktɪd /

adjective

1. maths (of a number, line, or angle) having either a positive or negative sign to distinguish measurement in one direction or orientation from that in the opposite direction or orientation

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Other Word Forms

• directedness noun
• overdirected adjective
• self-directed adjective
• well-directed adjective

Etymology

Origin of directed

First recorded in 1530–40; direct + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The judge said the U.S. government appeared to be punishing Anthropic, and its actions didn’t appear directed at a national-security concern.

From Barron's

The post directed viewers to her Amazon storefront to buy the product, earning her an 8% commission on every sale.

From The Wall Street Journal

But after some residents of Mid-City expressed concerns about potential settlement damage and vibration to historic homes, Metro directed staff to conduct extensive, peer-reviewed study exploring tunneling under historic communities.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Shear, who also wrote and directed the movie, a feature debut, doesn’t flatter himself as an actor.

From The Wall Street Journal

“These are sensitive, diplomatic discussions and you have directed us to maintain confidentiality on the specific terms and not negotiate through the news media, as others do,” Witkoff said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• conducted