directed

adjective

di·rect·ed də-ˈrek-təd

dī-

Synonyms of directed next

: subject to supervision or regulation

a directed reading program for students

: having a positive or negative sense

directed line segment

directedness noun

Examples of directed in a Sentence

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To navigate, echolocating bats use a local and directed beam of sound. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024 Morosini wrote, directed and stars in the film, based on his personal experience of being catfished online by his father, premiered at South by Southwest in 2022. —

Kristen Tauer, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024 Flashlights are good for directed light and signaling for help, while lanterns are better for illuminating a room and providing ambient light to see by. —

Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2024 Check Tech: Working irrigation keeps foliage hydrated and healthy, and well directed, functional landscape lighting can help with evacuation and defense. —

Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for directed