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 Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of directed¹

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

Example Sentences

Taccone’s film “Over Your Dead Body,” which he directed, was recently acquired by IFC in May, according to Deadline.

From Los Angeles Times

The first two films, directed by James Wan, ingeniously engaged with many variations on the idea of vision: physical, psychic and through a camera’s lens.

From Los Angeles Times

He directed a couture show in Paris in July 2025, but did this remotely from his home in Milan.

From BBC

She made that abundantly clear with a pen and scathing words — both directed to one brash and curious man.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, the Australian government last week took action that Israel applauded: ordering Iran's ambassador to leave the country based on allegations that the Iranian government directed antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.

From BBC

Related Words

• conducted