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

Instead, they generate directed fluid flows that actively push proteins toward the leading edge, where cells extend, move and repair tissue.

From Science Daily

“The Price,” directed by Elina de Santos, thrives in the intimacy of Pacific Resident Theatre’s main stage.

From Los Angeles Times

The justices also directed the law enforcement agency to comply with the watchdog’s requests for records.

From Los Angeles Times

The president directed his Truth Social followers to a website for the library that solicits donations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Eaton directed the government to immediately start the refund process, saying there was nothing particularly novel about it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• conducted