directed

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adjective

di·​rect·​ed də-ˈrek-təd How to pronounce directed (audio)
dī-
Synonyms of directednext
1
: subject to supervision or regulation
a directed reading program for students
2
: having a positive or negative sense
directed line segment
directedness noun

directed

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past tense and past participle of direct entry 1

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From Paramount Television Studios and Sister, the new 6-episode limited series is written, directed and executive produced by Tobias Lindholm (The Investigation, A War) and written and executive produced by Frank Pugliese (House of Cards). — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 The work supports the Joint Laser Weapon System (JLWS) program, an effort to move directed energy from experimental demonstrations into operational military service. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026 The musical will be directed by Jenny Koons, and co-directed and choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler, who choreographed Hamilton. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026 The series was created, directed and executive produced by Sam Levinson. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for directed

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of directed was in 1891

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directed

adjective
: proceeding or measured in a direction marked as positive or negative
a directed line segment

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