directed

adjective

di·​rect·​ed də-ˈrek-təd 

dī-

1

: subject to supervision or regulation

a directed reading program for students

2

: having a positive or negative sense

directed line segment

directedness noun

Examples of directed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Fine print on the flyer noted that campaign contributions are not tax-deductible and directed supporters to the Bailey for Illinois campaign fund’s website for more information. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026

This is a directed, stereotyped behavior in which the highest-resolution region of the somatosensory surface is brought to bear on the object requiring the most detailed analysis. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing directed

• inner-directed
• other-directed
• self-directed

Rhymes for directed

• affected
• bisected
• collected
• connected
• corrected
• defected
• deflected
• dejected
• detected
• dissected
• effected
• ejected

Kids Definition

directed

adjective

: proceeding or measured in a direction marked as positive or negative

a directed line segment