directed

[ dih-rek-tid, dahy- ]

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.

directed

/ 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

Other Words From

• di·rect·ed·ness noun
• o·ver·di·rect·ed adjective
• self-di·rect·ed adjective
• well-di·rect·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of directed¹

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

Example Sentences

She does not have any evident experience related to border and customs enforcement, which is one of DHS’s main responsibilities, although as governor she has directed responses to natural disasters.

From Slate

Directed by the Edge and his wife, Morleigh Steinberg, “V-U2” opened in September and was just extended through the end of February; tickets to see the movie are pricey, starting at around 100 bucks a pop.

From Los Angeles Times

She directed the 2015 documentary "The Brainwashing of My Dad."

From Salon

The cult leader directed the killings in the hope they would start a race war.

From BBC

Nicole Kidman has been making the rounds to promote her latest film, "Babygirl," directed by Halina Reijn and scheduled for release on Christmas day, and as there are still a number of weeks between now and then, her interviews have relied on a mixed bag of talking points to build momentum.

From Salon

Related Words

• conducted