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
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Topological refers to physical features in the silicon that help steer terahertz waves, and beamformer refers to the purpose of the chip: forming terahertz waves into directed beams.
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Ranjan Singh, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2024
Popular on Variety Delpy penned, directed and stars in the film as Joelle, a progressive schoolteacher who enlists the help of her devoted friend (Sandrine Kiberlain) to make the Syrian family feel at home despite the bigotry of some neighbors, such as plumber Hervé (Laurent Lafitte).
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2024
Song-Xia, who wrote, directed and stars in the short film, also has credits writing for TV shows such as Rick and Morty, Exploding Kittens and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
Launching on the streamer Aug. 27, the project is directed by Josh Safdie, who co-directed Sandler with brother Benny Safdie in the 2019 film Uncut Gems.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024
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Ranjan Singh, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2024
Popular on Variety Delpy penned, directed and stars in the film as Joelle, a progressive schoolteacher who enlists the help of her devoted friend (Sandrine Kiberlain) to make the Syrian family feel at home despite the bigotry of some neighbors, such as plumber Hervé (Laurent Lafitte).
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2024
Song-Xia, who wrote, directed and stars in the short film, also has credits writing for TV shows such as Rick and Morty, Exploding Kittens and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
Launching on the streamer Aug. 27, the project is directed by Josh Safdie, who co-directed Sandler with brother Benny Safdie in the 2019 film Uncut Gems.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Directed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directed. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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